Wilmington Health is a medical group who aspires to be the most trusted partner in healthcare. We are committed to providing the highest qualify of care to the patients we serve in our communities. Our organization is constantly seeking for new ways to transform the delivery system. Wilmington Health strives to always improve the patient experience. We are looking to grow our team with like minded team members who share the values of our organization. Are you looking for a place to grow in a team who respects and embraces change and creative thinking? Are you looking to lead the way in quality care in your community? Come and join our team. Apply today!

ABOUT WILMINGTON HEALTH

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

PURPOSE:

Administers nursing care for and treats patients in medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising clinical manager, by performing the following duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares patient for and assists with examinations
• Provide patient instructions on prep for GI procedures, primarily by phone
• Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, provides accurate and consistent information to the patient using an established protocol, interprets Physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergency and minor procedures, and performs related tasks as directed
• Collects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological/biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medications
• Conducts specified laboratory tests
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in/faxing prescriptions
• Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off site
• Responsible to respond to/triage patient phone calls and messages
• Educates patients and instructs on any medications, treatment plans, etc.

OTHER DUTIES:

• As directed by clinical manager

Required Skills

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

GENERAL

1. Customer Service
2. Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
3. Teamwork/Process Focus
4. Dependability/Punctuality
5. Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
6. Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
7. Quality/Quantity
8. Initiative
9. Safety/Housekeeping
10. Organizational Skills/Time Management
11. Meds/IVs
12. Specimen Collection
13. Assessment Skills
14. Phone Skills/Triage
15. Equipment Use/Maintenance
16. Procedures
17. Computer Knowledge
18. Documentation

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state or federal law.

ADA PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

PHYSICAL DEMAND

FREQUENCY

Standing

 Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely

Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Active NC or Compact LPN License
• Successfully completed and passed an accredited Practical Nursing Program

PREFERRED:

• One-year clinical nursing experience
• Previous experience in GI

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

GENERAL

1. Customer Service
2. Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
3. Teamwork/Process Focus
4. Dependability/Punctuality
5. Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
6. Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
7. Quality/Quantity
8. Initiative
9. Safety/Housekeeping
10. Organizational Skills/Time Management
11. Meds/IVs
12. Specimen Collection
13. Assessment Skills
14. Phone Skills/Triage
15. Equipment Use/Maintenance
16. Procedures
17. Computer Knowledge
18. Documentation

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state or federal law.

ADA PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

PHYSICAL DEMAND

FREQUENCY

Standing

 Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely