LPN - Hugh Chatham Medical Group

Licensed Practical Nurse- Hugh Chatham Medical Group- Express/Urgent Care Float

Schedule: Flexible schedule consisting of 3 - 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm) per week, every third weekend rotation

Assist in the delivery of quality health care in a fast-paced outpatient clinic setting. The LPN will support daily clinical operations including but not limited to:

• Rooming patients
• Taking vitals and medical history
• Specimen collections
• Administering injections
• Providing IV hydration
• Lab processes
• Assisting providers with procedures.

Education and Formal Training: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and holds a current valid license to practice nursing as a LPN in North Carolina. Current certification in CPR. New employees required to have certification will be expected to have current certification at new hire or obtain BCLS within 30 days of hire date. Completion of general and job specific orientation program.

Work Experience: 1 year of experience in health care preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgement, and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. Actively functions as a patient advocate. Must have thorough knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, co-workers and the public. Ability to communicate clearly. Must develop knowledge of current hospital emergency policies and procedures, fire, safety, disaster, and infection control policies.

• Benefits• Health Insurance (effective within 60 days)• Health Savings Account• 401(k)• 401(k) matching• Dental insurance• Life insurance• Disability insurance• Paid time off• Vision insurance• 24 hr. Wellness Center Access (Gym)

Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that serves residents of the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Recently becoming part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Hugh Chatham employs more than 900 teammates at its hospital, 24 medical practices, and home health agency. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality.