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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care

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Atrium Health

Kernersville, North Carolina

You'll see patients of all ages in an urgent care focused on pediatrics, from newborns to adults. Atrium Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 26

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Shift and hours
8-⁠hour Minimum 8 hrs per pay period (16 hrs per month).Minimum 8 hours per pay period, about 16 hours a month
Unit and setting
Urgent Care, Kernersville site · Urgent Care Our Emergency Medicine-managed urgent care team provides care for patients of all ages-from newborns to adults-with a strong focus on pediatric expertise.Patients from newborns to adults, with a pediatric focus
License
LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state (dependent on the practice's physical location) required.Current LPN license for the state where the clinic is located
Term
Per Diem Per Diem Position for all 4 Locations.Part time, per diem (PRN) across 4 locations

Do you qualify?

License
Current LPN license for the state where the clinic is located Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state (dependent on the practice's physical location) required.
Certification
BLS certification BLS required per policy guidelines.
Education
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing school Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required.
Also asks
Speak, read and write basic English fluently Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently.
Also asks
Lift and support 35 pounds Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

Preferred

Experience
Previous medical office experience Previous medical office experience preferred.

What it pays

Extra pay
Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
Bonus
Incentive pay for select positions Incentive pay for select positions
Eligibility
Not benefits eligible Benefits Eligible: No
Pay reviews
Pay within the range set by qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
Annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid time off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accounts for health and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsRetirement plan with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational assistance programEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (13)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • PTO
  • Paid Leave

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to other units
Day to day
Telephone triage under protocols or provider orders
Day to day
Medication administration and injections Medication administration, including injections.
Day to day
Vital signs, height and weight checks Check vital signs, height, weight
Day to day
Performs venipuncture; may assist with collection of urine and blood specimens for laboratory testing
Day to day
Point-of-care tests, including hemoglobin A1C
Day to day
Vaccine and pharmaceutical ordering and inventory
Day to day
Assisting providers with procedures and exams Assists providers during procedures and examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up.
Charting
Enters orders in the EMR per provider order May enter orders in EMR (computerized physician order entry CPOE) per provider order.
On call
On-call rotation
Holidays
One summer and one winter holiday One summer and one winter holiday
Travel
Works across 4 urgent care locations Per Diem Position for all 4 Locations.
Details
Possible exposure to communicable diseases Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on Atrium Health’s careers page.

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Department

02190 WFBMG University Group Practice: Greensboro New Garden - Immediate Care

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

8

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Schedule Details

Per Diem Position for all 4 Locations. Shifts vary Minimum 8 hrs per pay period (16 hrs per month). One summer and one winter holiday

Locations

Urgent Care - Pisgah Church

2005 Pisgah Church Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455

Urgent Care - Kernersville

111 Gateway Center Dr., Kernersville, NC 27284

Urgent Care - New Garden

1319 New Garden Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410

Urgent Care - Friendly

3120 Northline Ave. Suite 103, Greensboro, NC 27408

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care - PRN

Our Emergency Medicine–managed urgent care team provides care for patients of all ages—from newborns to adults—with a strong focus on pediatric expertise. We bridge the gap between primary care and the emergency department by delivering high-quality, efficient care while helping reduce unnecessary ED utilization.

We foster a collaborative, team-focused environment built on communication, respect, and shared accountability. We intentionally hire individuals who align with our culture—those who lead with positivity, compassion, and empathy, and who are committed to always doing what is in the best interest of the patient.

Essential Functions

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for patients, as pertinent to the scope of nursing practice and specialty of the office setting. Appropriately and accurately documents all patient care/interactions in patient medical record. Participates in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms from the patient and advises and instructs patients according to established protocols and/or orders from the provider.

Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results. Pre-visit planning with provider and care team. Medication administration, including injections.

Check vital signs, height, weight Assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list. May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements. Assists providers during procedures and examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up.

Utilizes standard precautions. Complies with Policies; Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice. Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments.

Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed. Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider. May enter orders in EMR (computerized physician order entry CPOE) per provider order.

Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing; including Point of Care testing for Hemoglobin A1C and other Point of Care testing as applicable. Adheres to CLIA standards. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable.

Performs venipuncture. May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing. Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up.

Provides patient with Depart Summary and review at the end of the visit Responsible for all vaccine and pharmaceutical orders including applicable state Immunization Registry (NCIR) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) regulations and monitoring inventory level of clinical supplies specific to the practice setting.

Physical Requirements

Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently. Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state (dependent on the practice's physical location) required. Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required. Previous medical office experience preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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