Description

Department:

38822 High Point Medical Center - Infusion

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay Range
$23.65 - $35.50

Licensed Practical Nurse, High Point Cancer Center, Infusion

Full time, Days

40 hours per week

Sign-on Bonus: $8,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, performs nursing services in the care and treatment of patients.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited LPN training program required.
• Previous experience as an LPN in a clinical or other health care setting preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides nursing care activities consistent with education, training, and licensure according to an established health care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse or physician.

2. Directs or escorts patients to various clinical areas, prepares patients and assists with examinations and assessments, makes observations, collects data, and reports information. Performs physical and physiologic measurements using standardized guidelines.

3. Serves as liaison between patient and provider. Administers and documents medications ordered by the providers. Calls in medication orders to the patient's pharmacy.

4. Assists with the interpretation of patient related data. Recognizes relationships between data gathered and patient's health care status and treatment regimens.

5. Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities. Documents findings relevant to patient's health care status or plan of care, document accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.

6. Reviews and documents all procedures, medications, supplies, or additional testing done on the patient's chart.

7. Triages and documents all incoming patient phone calls regarding medications, medical conditions and reviews with the provider when indicated, the necessary care ordered.

8. Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.

9. Participates in clinical research studies by performing data collection and/or quality assurance.

10. Participates in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.

11. Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self-management, population management, and communication skills.

12. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings
• Well-lighted, well-ventilated, and adequate space
• Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment

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

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.

Functions in the physician office or ambulatory care practice to provide nursing services in an office setting. Works as part of a care team to improve the execution of quality requirements, increase throughput, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall patient experience.