Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) (Kinston)

Summary

Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse in a clinical setting.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to participate in the assessment of patients; use critical thinking skills in response to events, observations, experiences, verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an LPN in the state of North Carolina.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
• Current BLS or ACLS certification
• 2 years of Nephrology experience, preferred.
• Passage of a criminal background check, OIG exclusion and drug screenings
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Example: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills using Microsoft (MS) Excel and SharePoint, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Teams, and various data management platforms.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field’s concepts and principles
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to provide excellent patient care.
• Skill in organizing resources and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to function well while involved in multiple task assignments.
• Knowledge of ethics of confidentiality and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Follows principles of medical ethics for medical assistants.
• Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills.
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Detail oriented
• Attentiveness

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)

Essential Functions

• Courteously greet patients and escort them from the waiting area to the processing room.
• Gathers information which is necessary to determine the needs to be met prior to the doctor’s exam.
  • Obtain patient vital signs.  Blood pressure, temperature, and pulse (radial or apical)
  • Obtain patient weight and record information in the EMR. 
  • Review allergies, prescription medications, and over the counter medications.
• Provides assistance as required during medical examinations and procedures.
• May provide secretarial duties for the physicians such as scribing as needed.  
• Provides assistance as required during medical examinations and procedures.
• May provide secretarial duties for the physicians such as scribing as needed.  
• Gives instructions to patients as instructed/ordered by doctor.  Makes specialty referrals as ordered by doctor and documents medical information in the electronic medical record.
• Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the doctor or nurse manager.
• Assist with patient calls, hospital calls, prescription refills, and lab/test results.
• Communicate with medical providers regarding patient concerns, plan of care, and intervention.
• Communicate with patients about concerns, changes in care, additional follow up and referrals.
• Communicate with other health care providers, outside physicians and hospitals regarding changes to patients care.
• Perform laboratory work with scope of practice.
  • Check HGB of patient through via fingerstick after training and certification by the Physician(s), Nurse Manager, Nurse Practitioner(s), Physician Assistant(s), or other Qualified Personnel as required per protocol and document in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Read stool cards as required and documents results in the stool card template in the EMR.
• Keeps medical records and forms in accordance with procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records by documenting patient communication, changes in intervention per medical provider, referral calls, pharmacy calls, and triage calls in the EMR.
• Review labs and reports received at nurse’s station to the appropriate physician.
• Review charts on physician desk for physician orders as needed.
• Triage as scheduled.
• Follows principles of medical ethics for medical assistant.
• Ability to effectively use the Hemocue machine after training and certification by the Nurse Manager or Physician, if applicable.
• Ability to effectively use the Clinitek 50 machine after training and certification by appropriate personnel, if applicable.

Physical Demands

• Hearing, visual acuity, depth perception, balancing, handling, and talking.
• Reaching, grabbing, holding – fine motor skills
• Extended periods in a stationary or standing position.
• Repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs.
• Lift or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is expected to use appropriate ergonomics and tolls such as hand carts for heavier loads.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.

Benefits: 401(k) includes Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing / Choice of Medical Insurance Plans / Dental / Paid Disability and Life Insurance / Optional Life, Accident and Critical Insurance / Generous Paid-Time-Off

Eastern Nephrology is the region’s largest, private medical practice specializing in diseases and disorders of the kidney. Our continued growth is a direct result of providing excellent service and care to our patients. ENA is always seeking talented and compassionate clinical and administrative people to join our practice family.

Eastern Nephrology is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are an E-Verify Employer. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 252-864-2049 to request assistance. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.

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