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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Raleigh, NC 27612

Employment Type: Temporary Industry: NURSE LPN Job Number: 3703068 Pay Rate: 27.00-29.00/hr

Job Description


The Greer Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an internal medicine client of ours in Cary. This is a temp to perm opportunity. 
Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide practical nursing support in the delivery of quality care for the patient in a physician practice or clinic setting as directed by the physician or mid-level practitioner. 
Essential functions:
  • Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. 
  • Rooms and prepares patients for physician’s examination, assisting with examination as directed. 
  • Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. 
  • Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records. 
  • Triages patient calls accurately, seeking patient information and providing advice and guidance. 
  • Schedules patient procedures as requested by physician. Facilitates authorizations and referrals for managed care patients where indicated. 
  • Accurately relays prescription refill information to local and mail order pharmacies via phone, fax or e-prescription functions as directed by the physician/physician extender and refill protocols.
  • Adheres to OSHA safety guidelines and confidentiality policies. 
  • Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions. 
  • Provides leadership, supervision and instruction to non-licensed staff such as medical and nursing assistants.
  • Functions as a team member, coordinating patient care with operational and other clinical staff as necessary. 
  • Documents interactions/coordination efforts with other team members in the patient’s electronic health record as appropriate to ensure continuity of care.

Competencies:
  • General knowledge of nursing and health care terminology.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent patient care skills.
  • Good time management and organization.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of basic health care procedures.
  • Solid clinical and computer skills.

Job Requirements

Required education:
  • Current NC State Licensure required (LPN)
  • Current BLS certification
  • One year of recent medical office experience with use of EHR

Preferred education and experience:
  • Experience working with patients in all age groups
  • Current ACLS certification

Physical requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
  • Must be able to support at least 75 pounds to reposition, transfer, and ambulate patients safely.
  • Fine motor skills.
  • Visual acuity.
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