Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

TeamHealth is named among the Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review. Newsweek Magazine recognizes TeamHealth as ‘one of the greatest workplaces for diversity, 2024’ and TeamHealth is also ranked as ‘The World’s Most Admired Companies’ by Fortune Magazine. TeamHealth, an established healthcare organization is physician-led and patient focused. We continue to grow across the U.S. from our Clinicians to Corporate Employees. Join us.

What we Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Benefit Eligibility (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life) the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401K (Discretionary matching funds available)
• Generous PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Equipment Provided for Remote Roles

***This is a role that will take place at a Rural Medicine Clinic with a focus on Behavioral Health & Family Medicine.***

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide respectful, caring support to patients and families, maintaining confidentiality.
• Create a welcoming environment and act as a patient advocate.
• Direct patients to exam rooms and gather vital signs, weight, chief complaints, and history.
• Assist with procedures and ensure proper patient care, including administering medications and performing lab tests.
• Document all patient interactions in the EMR system.
• Perform venipuncture, prepare medical supplies, and explain procedures to patients.
• Execute physician orders and communicate care plans to patients.
• Address patient concerns and ensure proper follow-up for prescriptions and referrals.
• Comply with HIPAA, safety guidelines, and infection control policies.
• Participate in ongoing training, policy development, and maintain cleanliness of the clinic.
• Attend to patient issues, collaborate with clinic staff, and ensure timely, professional service.

QUALIFICATIONS / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing or certified LPN program
• 2-3 years of experience working as an LPN in a medical environment preferred
• Valid registration as an LPN in the respective State
• Three (3) years of relevant clinical experience preferred
• Current certification required based on clinic specialty, including but not limited to PALS, ACLS, BLS
• Please refer to skills Checklist for applicable skills requirement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Competent with IV skills for patient population
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacological therapies
• High degree of planning, judgement, problem solving, organizational, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to determine needs, provide information, instruct, and provide emotional support to patients
• Ability to perform patient intake and document problems appropriately
• Ability to identify critical illness and act accordingly based on clinical protocol
• Ability to address and resolve conflict in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work
• Ability to work independently yet in conjunction with a team
• Ability to adapt to a changing and growing atmosphere
• Ability to work in fast-paced, demanding patient care environmentst

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Job performed in a well-lighted, modern medical setting
• Potential exposure to illness/disease
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals/materials
• Occasional travel locally
• Occasional lifting/carrying (20 pounds or less)
• Moderate to high stress level
• Prolonged sitting/standing/bending
• Moderate computer/PC work/telephone use