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LPN - Endocrinology - Mayfaire - Full-Time

Wilmington Health, Wilmington, NC, United States


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Accrues PDO Wilmington, NC, US
About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.
Purpose

To administer nursing care for and treat patients in the medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising department manager, by performing the following duties.
Duties/Responsibilities

Prepares patient for and assists with examinations.
Administers injections and medications, dress wounds and incisions, provides accurate and consistent information to the patient using an established protocol, interprets Physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergency and minor procedures, and performs related tasks as directed.
Performs daily counts / reconciliation
Ensures EMR accuracy with records of the NCIR for every visit.
Unload and stock newly received vaccines and register them according to the NCIR
Collects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological/biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Applies standardized check-in components in daily workflow.
Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment and maintains stock of supplies and medications.
Ordering of supplies as needed for department
Conducts specified laboratory tests as needed.
Administers nebulized breathing treatments.
Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in/faxing prescriptions.
Completes required school/sport/day care forms.
Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off site
Responsible to respond to/triage patient phone calls and messages as appropriate.
Educates and instructs patients and their family members on any medications, treatment plans, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice for their license/certification
Required

Active NC or Compact LPN License
Successfully completed and passed an accredited Practical Nursing Program
BLS/CPR Certification
Preferred

One year clinical experience
ADA Physical Demands

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)
Physical Demand
Required?
Frequency
Standing
Frequently
Walking
Kneeling/Crouching
Rarely
Lifting
Rarely
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinical Competencies
General

Customer Service
Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
Teamwork/Process Focus
Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving

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