Licensed Practical Nurse/Physician Office - Garner Family Practice

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Garner
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Processes privileged patient health information, processes physician orders, returns patient calls, and other duties as assigned.Responsibilities:1. Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures.2. Demonstrates competance in patient care skills within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse to include assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, reinforcing patient education, and other procedures as directed by the RN or physician.3. Documents care provided in the patient's medical record.4. Processes orders, returns patient calls, and notifies patients of diagnostic results as directed by the physician.5. Assists with the maintenance of adequate supplies, and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks.6. Maintains compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit performance improvement activities.7. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective communication skills and team work.Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:? Completion of accredited practical nursing program.Licensure/Certification Requirements:? BCLS , LPN NC LICProfessional Experience Requirements:? Previous physician office experience preferred.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:? Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Job DetailsLegal Employer:UNCGPEntity: UNC Physician Group PracticesOrganization Unit: GP Garner Family Practice Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:GarnerExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoREQNUMBER: 9999-INFOR-3452Diversity StatementThe UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.Equal Employment OpportunityUNC Health is an equal opportunity employer. As such, UNC Health offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or political affiliation.To verify employment eligibility, UNC Health is committed to Form I-9 and the E-Verify process. Learn further E-Verify details in English or Spanish.UNC Health supports your right to work. View the Right to Work Statement in English or Spanish.

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