Job description:
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Hickory, NC 28601
Contract duration: 6 months (Possible Ext.)
Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in patient care, with experience across various clinical settings, including long-term care, assisted living, and acute care environments. As an LPN, you will provide essential nursing services, support patient recovery, and ensure the delivery of high-quality care in accordance with healthcare regulations and standards. Your role will be vital in fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients of all ages.
You will:
- Administer vaccinations and injections including but not limited to influenza, COVID, and TB test placements
- Obtain vital signs
- Provide emergency care in collaboration with the provider on site in emergent situations
- Perform patient registration, intake, and checkout
- Assist with wait room management and other responsibilities such as patient reminder and other outreach calls, appointment scheduling, and chaperone for sensitive exams to enhance the patient experience.
- Prepare the clinic and waiting space for the best patient experience
- Help meet our mission to help people on their path to better health by providing excellent patient-focused connections and activities
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room. Previous experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Record.
- Previous experience administering immunizations and injections and providing evidence-based patient/parent vaccine counseling and education.
- Minimum of one-year related work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Experience documenting within an Electronic Medical Record.
- Ability to take vital signs
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including but not limited to performing CPR and operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Pass a FIT test and wear the provided respirator mask when protocol is required.