Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Float Pool

Overview:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overseeing and assisting with the day-to-day patient care including but not limited to taking vitals, administering meds/treatments, assisting physicians, doing wound care, patient education, documentation, coordinating care, focusing on comfort and supporting quality initiatives, in a fast-paced office. LPN will also assist with training new staff and a point of contact for medical assistants.

 

Candidates should have availability Monday-Friday anywhere from 8am-5pm. This is an hourly position working no more than 29 hrs/week. 

Responsibilities:

• CLINICAL
  • Perform patient intake including obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications and allergies, documenting chief complaints, administering medications and immunizations according to approved protocols, observing for adverse reactions, assisting providers with examinations, minor procedures, diagnostic testing, and implementing standing orders. Provide basic patient care and document all nursing interventions in the electronic medical record.
  • Manage patient-related tasks and follow-up activities including responding to patient messages and telephone calls, communicating test and laboratory results, answering patient questions, coordinating referrals and specialist appointments, interacting with family members and healthcare providers, documenting all patient communications, notifying providers of critical results, and ensuring same-day response to patient inquiries when appropriate.
  • Review charts for completeness, monitor test results and task completion, reconcile discharge medications, manage prescription refills, obtain medication prior authorizations, administer PPD testing as needed, and ensure accurate documentation and billing activities within the electronic medical record.
•  ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Provide education regarding medications, treatments, nutrition, and disease management; address barriers to care; support drug assistance programs; coordinate home health services; distribute and track home health orders; enter home health charges for billing; and promote patient understanding of physician instructions and treatment plans.Obtain outside records and diagnostic results for upcoming visits, review charts to ensure readiness and quality standards, participate in staff meetings and educational sessions, collaborate with team members to provide coverage during absences, and perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic and Department operations.

• Other duties as assigned by clinical nurse supervisor or Director of Nursing.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of a program of instruction for licensure as a Practical Nurse required.
• Completion of BLS Class and re-certify every 2 years.
• Must be a licensed LPN in Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience preferred.

Location : Location: US-VA-Norfolk