Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Greer Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Gastroenterologist client of ours in Cary. This is a temp to perm opportunity. 

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide practical nursing support in the delivery of quality care for the patient in a physician practice or clinic setting as directed by the physician.

Essential Functions:

• Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. 
• Rooms and prepares patients for physician’s examination, assisting with examination as directed. 
• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples. 
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records. 
• Triages patient calls accurately, seeking patient information and providing advice and guidance. 
• Schedules patient procedures as requested by physician. Facilitates authorizations and referrals for managed care patients where indicated. 
• Accurately relays prescription refill information to local and mail order pharmacies via phone, fax or e-prescription functions as directed by the physician/physician extender and refill protocols.
• Adheres to OSHA safety guidelines and confidentiality policies. 
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions. 
• Documents interactions/coordination efforts with other team members in the patient’s electronic health record as appropriate to ensure continuity of care.

Competencies:

• General knowledge of nursing and health care terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent patient care skills.
• Good time management and organization.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Extensive knowledge of basic health care procedures.
• Solid clinical and computer skills.

Required Education:

• Current NC State Licensure (LPN) required 
• Current BLS certification
• One year of recent medical office experience with use of EHR, preferably AthenaOne

The Greer Group, Inc., based in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a woman-owned staffing and recruiting company. Greer also operates satellite locations in North Carolina including Asheville and growing in other states. The Greer Group, Inc. has the visionary goal of providing high-quality staffing solutions that are responsive, flexible and dependable. Since 1986, our staffing services have built solid work force partnerships with our clients specializing in the following areas: Manufacturing, Light Industrial, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Government, Customer Service, Medical, Management, and other professional positions.