Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Greer Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Women's Health client in Raleigh, NC. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential for direct hire for the right candidate.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide nursing support and assist in delivering quality patient care in a physician practice setting under the direction of physicians and advanced practice providers. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to effectively manage triage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Assist physicians and providers with examinations, procedures, diagnostic testing, and treatments.
• Obtain, verify, and document patient health histories and assessments.
• Triage patient calls, assess symptoms, provide guidance, and determine when escalation is necessary.
• Schedule procedures and coordinate patient care services.
• Process referrals and authorizations as needed.
• Educate patients regarding treatment plans, medications, and physician instructions.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient communications in the electronic medical record.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to medical assistants and other non-licensed staff.
• Support compliance initiatives, inventory management, equipment oversight, and daily clinic operations.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to OSHA standards, HIPAA regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• Current North Carolina LPN license
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to independently assess symptoms, ask follow-up questions, and make sound decisions regarding patient care

Preferred:

• OB/GYN or Women's Health experience
• Emergency Room, Trauma, or Acute Care experience
• Athena EMR experience

Key Competencies:

• Excellent patient care and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and electronic medical records
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions in triage situations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Ability to lift, reposition, transfer, and assist patients weighing up to 75 pounds
• Fine motor skills and visual acuity required