Description
A Healthcare Career That Leaves Room for Your Life
Want to work in healthcare without the nights, weekends, and holiday schedules that often come with working in a hospital?
At Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont (GAP), our Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule, no nights, no weekends, and paid holidays. You can build a rewarding healthcare career while still having evenings, weekends, and holidays for the things that matter most to you.
As a private specialty medical practice, GAP offers a professional, team-oriented environment where your work directly impacts our patients and providers. If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients according to individualized patient needs, established nursing standards, and the scope of practical nursing practice. Working under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse, or Physician, the LPN delivers compassionate patient care while supporting physicians and clinical staff in providing efficient, safe, and exceptional gastroenterology services.
Essential Responsibilities
- Obtain, verify, and document patient health histories.
- Perform focused patient assessments and collect pertinent clinical information.
- Collect laboratory specimens for analysis.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Provide direct patient care while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, medications, procedures, and test results in the electronic medical record.
- Record colonoscopy history and other required clinical information.
- Assist physicians and other healthcare professionals during examinations, diagnostic procedures, and minor medical procedures.
- Follow physician-approved protocols, standing orders, clinical algorithms, and decision trees.
- Participate in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families regarding physician recommendations, medications, procedures, and wellness initiatives.
- Maintain strict compliance with infection prevention, patient confidentiality, and safety standards.
- Attend monthly staff meetings and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Why Join Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont?
- Monday–Friday outpatient schedule with no overnight hospital shifts
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients
- Stable private practice focused on exceptional patient care
- Professional growth and ongoing learning opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and want to be part of a team that values professionalism, compassion, and excellence, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to welcoming you to Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of North Carolina.
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a healthcare team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Skills Required
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of North Carolina
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a healthcare team
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
What We Do
Our mission at GAP is to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in gastroenterology and hepatology, in a compassionate, timely, and cost-effective manner. They offer expert digestive health services, including screening colonoscopies and endoscopy procedures.
