Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Chatham (418H)

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type:

On-site

Job Description Summary:

***Sign-On Bonus Offered*** Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities for the clinic’s patients of all ages, including general nursing care, administration of prescribed medications and treatments, education of patients and families, and response to patient telephone calls.  All care is provided under the supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. 

Job Description:

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Valid state license to practice practical nursing required.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Maintains state required CME.

Experience:

• Prior computer experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments during the interview process in order to be further considered for this position:  Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Pay Transparency

$23.06 - $36.90

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Requests will be handled confidentially.