Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (31854)

Overview

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships with patients and making a lasting impact on their healthcare journey? As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our outpatient gastroenterology practice, you'll play a vital role in connecting patients with the care they need while serving as a trusted clinical resource throughout their treatment experience.

In this dynamic role, you'll work alongside a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers to coordinate patient care, communicate test results and treatment plans, answer clinical questions, and guide patients through procedures and follow-up care. Every day brings new opportunities to educate, problem-solve, and advocate for patients, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and confident in their care.

We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys meaningful patient interactions, and is committed to delivering exceptional service. If you're an excellent communicator who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and making a difference in patients' lives, we'd love to have you join our team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between patients, providers, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Communicate laboratory, pathology, imaging, and procedure results to patients as directed by the provider.
• Review and explain individualized treatment plans, provider recommendations, medication instructions, and follow-up care.
• Respond to patient phone calls, electronic messages, and patient portal inquiries in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner.
• Triage patient concerns using established clinical protocols and escalate urgent or complex issues to the appropriate provider.
• Schedule endoscopic procedures, diagnostic testing, imaging, referrals, and follow-up appointments while ensuring all clinical requirements are met.
• Provide comprehensive pre-procedure and post-procedure education, including bowel preparation instructions, medication management, dietary restrictions, and recovery expectations.
• Coordinate medication refills in accordance with provider orders and established practice protocols.
• Complete prior authorizations for medications, specialty therapies, diagnostic testing, and procedures.
• Monitor outstanding laboratory, pathology, imaging, and procedure results to ensure timely provider review and patient notification.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, pharmacies, infusion centers, hospitals, and other healthcare partners.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of all patient interactions, clinical communications, and care coordination activities within the electronic medical record.
• Review patient charts for completeness and identify outstanding clinical needs prior to appointments and procedures.
• Educate patients and caregivers on gastroenterology conditions, prescribed therapies, lifestyle modifications, and disease management strategies.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state nursing regulations, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment by communicating effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and administrative team members.

Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in gastroenterology, ambulatory care, internal medicine, family practice, or another outpatient specialty preferred.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR); ModMed gGastro experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to educate patients and caregivers effectively.
• Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to triage patient concerns and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, workflows, and technology.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all interactions.
• Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Consistently represents the organization's mission, vision, and values while delivering exceptional patient care.

Join us in providing top-tier outpatient care that makes a real difference! We value energetic professionals committed to excellence in patient-centered practice while fostering a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Education: Associates degree in nursing. Active and valid LVN license.

Experience: 2-5 years of prior LVN experience is preferred. Prior GI or Internal Medicine experience is a plus.

Additional Qualifications: N/A

Requirements for PRN Status:

• PRN employees must not work more than 29 hours per week or 1000 hours per year.
• PRN employees must not work a reoccurring schedule.

Performance Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient technical (computer) skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Strong sense of ethics.
• Patient-minded focus
• Team player