LPN (Midtown) Internal Medicine - Full-Time

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 :

As assigned by department manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

• Active NC or Compact LPN License
• Successfully completed and passed an accredited Practical Nursing Program
• Valid NC Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Full COVID 19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment for all positions with Wilmington Health. Documentation is required prior to orientation.

Preferred :

One year clinical nursing experience

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