Come join our “Family” and be part of providing healthcare In the Community…For the Community.
Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc.
provides accessible and affordable health care with excellence…where patients come first.
Regardless of an individual’s ability to pay or their insurance status, we believe that EVERYONE deserves access to quality health care.
As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC), we strive to meet the needs of our community and breakdown barriers that prevent individuals from seeking health care.
Our service offering includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services in an integrated model that provides a comprehensive approach to care for our patients.
Position Overview
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) at our Harvest Family Health Center location in Elm City, NC, interact with and provide care to pediatric patients on a day-to-day basis.
They prepare patients for examination, assist the medical provider with examination, procedures, and treatments and provide patient education when necessary.
This position reports to the Clinical Site Manager.
THIS POSITION OFFERS A 40-HOUR WORKWEEK, NO WEEKENDS, FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE, BI-ANNUAL BONUS, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS, BI-WEEKLY PAY.
Essential Tasks
Maintain absolute confidentiality in dealing with patient information.
Collect and record patient data, vital signs (TPR & BP, height and weight), patients’ chief complaint, allergy history.
Prepare patients for examination; take medical history assist providers with patient care and treatment; assist providers with medical procedures.
Preform routing laboratory tests related to the examination and treatment of patients, or refer such patients to the laboratory.
Follow established procedures for testing and tracking.
Maintain a clean and safe workstation (including lab) according to OSHA standards.
Perform screening tests and records results.
Stock exam rooms and keep instruments and equipment sterile and clean in clinical areas, as needed.
Administer medications and fluids as prescribed by provider and documents such treatment in accordance with established procedures.
Document all pertinent data in the patient record, per established procedures.
Provide education and counseling to all patients appropriate to their level of understanding.
Call pharmacy for prescription refills, as directed by the provider.
Call pharmacy for prescription refills, as directed by the provider.
Perform patient triage, as necessary, for appointments and walk-ins.
Experience and Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as an LPN.
Current and unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina.
Bilingual in Spanish is required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
Must be organized and detail oriented.
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8 am – 5 pm
8-hour shift
Day shift
Thursdays
11 am – 8 pm
8-hour shift
Afternoon shift
Physical Requirements
Potential sitting or standing for long periods of time, occasional bending, stooping, lifting including of patients, reaching forward and overhead.
Proper lifting techniques required.
May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
Frequent computer work required.
Must be able to travel freely in the local area; between clinics, hospitals, health departments, etc.
Benefits
401(k) and match
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Holidays
Vision Insurance
Job Type
Full-Time
License/Certification
BLS Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Base Pay Overview
The typical offer range for this position is minimum $19.
20 per hour to midpoint $24.
00 per hour.
Please keep in mind that actual salary will vary based on various factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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