Convenientmd
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care
Farmington, Maine, United States. Posted 11 days ago
The role
You will provide high-quality patient care and triage in an urgent care setting. You will work alongside medical providers to perform diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, and maintain medical records.
What you will do
- Conduct patient triage by taking vital signs, documenting medical history, and performing observational examinations.
- Assist with patient exams and support providers during testing and procedures.
- Perform diagnostic and testing procedures including vision, hearing, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, and spirometry.
- Execute point-of-care testing such as strep, flu, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, glucose, lipid panel, and urinalysis.
- Provide cardiac and airway management including ECGs, AED use, nebulizer treatments, and oxygen administration.
- Deliver wound care assessments, immunizations, and medication administration.
- Assist with patient inquiries, communicate test results, and explain medication or therapy plans.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
- Observe and report changes in patients' conditions.
- Ensure medical instruments and equipment are clean, sterilized, and maintained.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- State licensed practical nurse (LPN)
- Prior experience placing and monitoring IVs
- For Maine and New Hampshire only, must be IV certified
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to learn Experity as well as other business systems
Nice to have
- 1-2 years of patient triage experience in an urgent care or emergency department
Benefits
- Collaborative team environment
- Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Company paid short-term disability
- Optional pet insurance
- 401k match after one year of service
- Access to primary care depending on location
- Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families
- Employer rewards and access to discounts on services and products
About the company
ConvenientMD is working to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England.