LPN - Hugh Chatham Medical Group

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Hugh Chatham Medical Group - Jonesville Urgent Care

3 12 hour shifts per week consisting of every third weekend

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

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.

1 year of experience in health care preferred

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.

• 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)

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient health care to residents of the Yadkin Valley and Foothills region of North Carolina. Hugh Chatham Health employs over 800 team members, within the medical center, outpatient services, and 27 clinic medical group. Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality.

Our Vision is to be the best healthcare system in the nation with service as our guiding principle.