Ambulatory LPN, PRN, Urgent Care, Greensboro
Company: Atrium Health
Location: Kernersville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
PRN Per Diem schedules are 7am to 7pm or 9am to 9pm
All PRN staff also have the ability to work at our Pisgah Church
location- 2005 Pisgah Church Rd., Greensboro
*Pediatrics and Adults, must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications
within 6 months of hire
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician,
provides nursing services in the care and treatment of
patients.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited LPN training
program. Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a
clinical or other health care setting preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and
adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally
manage their health care, respecting their culture and values,
individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences 2. Applies
critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to
expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the
patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life
threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical
problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge,
competency, and experience. 3. Assists medical staff with
preparation, examination, and procedure to include
interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief
complaint, documentation for records, and vital signs. Performs
telephone and in-person screenings. 4. Participates in recording
and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to
patient's health care status or plan of care, documents accurately
and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.
5. Prioritizes and documents patient incoming phone calls, as
assigned, regarding medications, medical conditions, and reviews
with provider as needed for orders or changes. 6. Cleans and stocks
examination rooms and/or other supply areas. 7. Documents all
patient care delivered in the medical record according to the
medical center policy. 8. Participates in regular team meetings and
continuous quality improvement activities. 9. Participates in
patient and family teaching, as assigned by the Registered nurse or
provider, to assist the patient in knowledge, reach an optimum
level of health, and to participate in self-care. The teaching will
be through an established teaching plan. 10. Performs and maintains
competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring
compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable
state and federal regulations. 11. Complies with the Medical Center
mission, vision, and values as well as the philosophy of the
Department of Nursing and Service line standards in caring for
patients
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent interpersonal skills Solid oral and written communication
skills Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care Basic
computer skills Must display positive attitude with good customer
service skills Spanish speaking preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Well-lighted, well-ventilated, and adequate space Contact with
patients and family members under wide variety of circumstances
Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings
Regular exposure to blood-borne diseases, infectious and contagious
diseases Possible exposure to housekeeping/cleaning
agents/chemicals Subject to many interruptions Subject to irregular
hours
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
0% 35% 65% to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X
Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity
X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or
pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
About Us
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health
system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake
Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered
in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit
health system in the United States, created from the combination of
Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest
Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system -
anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an
885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes
Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than
300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700
physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core
of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential
medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake
Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on
advancing health care through new medical technologies and
biomedical discovery.
Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of
Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic
combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and
create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina
and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems
will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career
sites.
This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest
Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the
Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an
expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always
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