Licensed Practical Nurse - UNCPN The Carolina Clinic

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: July 31, 2022

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:
The Carolina Clinic in Chapel Hill has been delivering personalized healthcare since 2009. If you want to be part of a small team, laser focused on white glove patient experience, come work with us. The licensed practical nurse 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 competence 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:
--- Requires graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education including a pharmacology course (or completion of an approved pharmacology course upon graduation) which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for the administration of medications required by the work setting
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
--- Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the applicable state (NC or VA).
Professional Experience Requirements:
--- No prior experience required. Previous physician office experience and internal medicine experience preferred. -
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job DetailsLegal Employer: -NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Physicians Network
Organization Unit: UNCPN The Carolina Clinic -Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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