LPN, MedSurg - Ortho Urology

Overview34800 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: 6 North Ortho UrologyStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible: YesHours Per Week: 36Schedule Details/Additional Information: Nights. Every third weekend requirement.Pay Range$24.85 - $37.30PositionLPN, High Point Medical CenterDepartment: 6 North Med/Surg - Ortho UrologyFull time, Nights7p-7:30a, 36 hours per week with weekend rotationSign-on Bonus: $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates! JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, performs nursing services in the care and treatment of patients. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Graduation from an accredited LPN training program requiredPrevious experience as an LPN in a clinical or other health care setting preferred LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from the State of North CarolinaBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provides nursing care activities consistent with education, training, and licensure according to an established health care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse or physician.Directs or escorts patients to various clinical areas, prepares patients and assists with examinations and assessments, makes observations, collects data, and reports information. Performs physical and physiologic measurements using standardized guidelines.Serves as liaison between patient and provider. Administers and documents medications ordered by the providers. Calls in medication orders to the patient's pharmacy.Assists with the interpretation of patient related data. Recognizes relationships between data gathered and patient's health care status and treatment regimens.Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities. Documents findings relevant to patient's health care status or plan of care, document accurately and consistently in accordance with approved policies/procedures.Reviews and documents all procedures, medications, supplies, or additional testing done on the patient's chart.Triages and documents all incoming patient phone calls regarding medications, medical conditions and reviews with the provider when indicated, the necessary care ordered.Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.Participates in clinical research studies by performing data collection and/or quality assurance.Participates in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self-management, population management, and communication skills.Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:Good interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of basic nursing principles and protocolsKnowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocolsKnowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environmentKnowledge of computer systems and applications WORK ENVIRONMENT:Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settingsWell-lighted, well-ventilated, and adequate spaceFrequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program About Advocate HealthAdvocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06