LPN (Midtown) Internal Medicine - Full-Time

Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Department : Today's Care

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Reports to : Department Manager

Job Number : Approved / Revised Date : 5-1-17

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 :

Administers nursing care for and treats patients in medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising department manager, by performing the following duties

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Prepares patient for and assists with examinations
• Administers injections and medications, dresses 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
• Collects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological / biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medications
• Conducts specified laboratory tests
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in / faxing prescriptions
• Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off site
• Responsible to respond to / triage patient phone calls and messages
• Educates patients and instructs on any medications, treatment plans, etc.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various site locations
• Complete failsafe, order closure and other necessary documentation for referrals and patient care

Other Duties :

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

Preferred :

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information, or any other class protected under state or federal law.

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

Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Continuously

Kneeling / Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely