Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Gastroenterology Clinic

Description :

Are you tired of working nights, weekends, holidays and on-call? Do you want more work / life balance in your life? Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont has an opening in their clinic with no nights, no weekends, no on-call and no holidays! Holidays are even paid and is not taken out of your PTO bank!

GAP is the longest established gastroenterology practice in the Piedmont Triad area. This independent, physician-owned GI practice is looking for LPNs for our GI Clinics .

GAP evaluates new patients, performs consultations and conducts follow-up visits for chronic gastrointestinal conditions.

Our offices draw and assess labs, administer injections and monitor medication therapies. We offer on-site infusion services and our clinical staff assist with a variety of in-office procedures.

When appropriate, GAP schedules appointments for outpatient screening, diagnostic and / or treatment procedures. Our endoscopy centers are physician-owned outpatient ambulatory surgical centers which specialize in colon cancer screening and prevention as well as a number of other procedures, including endoscopy.

Excellent benefits package including a no cost health insurance option, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term insurance coverage and a robust 401k / profit sharing plan;

voluntary benefits including voluntary life and medical bridge plans. Paid time off, paid holidays and a friendly environment where work / life balance is a priority.

Exceptional providers and well-trained staff on board. Looking for another strong team member! Competitive Pay ! We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401k, short and long-term disability, life insurance and more!

The Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized patient needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction / delegation of the nurse manager, registered nurse or physician.

Requirements :

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
• Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
• Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed.
• Captures and records date of last colonoscopy or lack of.
• Documents care provided or procedures performed accurately on patient records.
• Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments and minor medical procedures.
• Adheres to infection control / safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.
• Follow set protocols / standing orders / algorithms / decision trees established by the physician
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient / family responses, medication dispensed / prescribed and test results in medical records.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice / instructions.

Licensed Practical Nurse, currently licensed in North Carolina. Previous experience with Epic preferred. Current BLS training required.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in medical specialty practice preferred. Bilingual skill a plus.

GAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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