Convenientmd

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care

Augusta, Maine, United States. Posted 10 days ago

The role

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide high-quality patient care in an urgent care setting. This role involves conducting triage, performing clinical procedures, and assisting medical providers.

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

  • 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. They are on a mission to make good health more convenient for all.

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