Licensed Practical Nurse - Children's Specialty Clinics - GI/Allergy/Immunology

DescriptionSeeking LPN to join Children's Specialty Clinic - GI, Allergy / Immunology at Carolina Pointe II.*This position qualifies for our Outpatient Commitment Incentive Program.

This program includes $5,000 paid over a three (3) year commitment. Learn more about the program here : UNC Hospitals Children's Specialty Clinic will provide services for over 20 surgical and medical specialties and see patients ranging in age from birth through adolescence.

This position is will work primarily with the GI, Allergy / Immunology Clinic.Staff Schedule : Variable shifts from 7am-5pm, with 3-4 late shifts in a 6-week schedule.

Hours of Operation : 7 : 30am and 5 : 00pm.Responsibilities may include the following : Basic patient rooming : med reconciliation, review of history, reason for visit, allergies, VS, skin testing, immunotherapy, oral challenges, sample collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, basic PFT’s, vaccinations.

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Summary : Provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs in accordance with the plan of care, physician's orders, and nursing and department policies and procedures.

Patients range in age from neonate to geriatric. Care may be provided in an inpatient setting, ambulatory care, home health, or hospice.

Responsibilities : Contributes to the development and maintenance of a current, individualized, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure that the assessed needs of patient / caregiver are met.

Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient response to treatments / therapies and teaching, and adjusts priorities of care according to patient / caregiver needs.

Collects, documents, and reports (to responsible MD or RN) data regarding patient's biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs.

Participates in unit, service, and / or department enrichment activities which contribute to positive outcomes such as assigned committees, CQI activities / groups, and the orientation and education of other personnel.

Provides a broad range of treatments / therapies to patients including, but not limited to, respiratory treatments, Oral / NG / NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care, administration of medications, observation of cardiac monitors, respirators, etc.

and reporting of any changes, assistance to physician with special procedures, monitoring of intravenous infusions, performs point of care testing, performs routine laboratory work, changing / irrigating catheters, specialized sterile dressings, and patient / caregiver teaching based upon the established teaching plan.

Provides assistance to patients and families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital / clinic experience, and discharge.

Provides support to patients and families. Verbally de-escalates frightened or potentially aggressive patients. Facilitates age appropriate coping strategies for patients.

Other InformationOther information : Education Requirements : Requires graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education.

Licensure / Certification Requirements : Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina. Requires BLS.

Professional Experience Requirements : No prior experience required.Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements : Job DetailsLegal Employer : STATEEntity : UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit : UNCH Child GI Allergy / Immun CLWork Type : Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week : 40.

00Salary Range : $20.03 - $28.52 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type : OnsiteWork Schedule : Day JobLocation of Job : US : NC : Chapel HillExempt From Overtime : Exempt : NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits.

If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.

unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and / or to apply for a career opportunity.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.