Care Promoter LPN

ChenMed•Hampton, VA

6d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports patients’ health and well-being as an integral member of a physician-led care team providing comprehensive primary care to a specific patient population. The LPN guides patients through routine and complex medical and social challenges while fostering trust and respect between patients and the care team. Duties vary by setting. The role requires 5–10% travel and may include local travel to help cover other centers. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a nationally accredited school for practical or vocational nursing.
Current, active LPN license in the state of employment.
IV Therapy Certification if required by the employment state’s Board of Nursing.
At least 1 year of work experience as an LPN.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and empathy toward patients.
Ability to collaborate effectively with doctors, nurses, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders.
Problem-solving mindset focused on patient needs and team goals.
Knowledge of medical products, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
Skill operating phones, personal computers, software, and other IT systems; attention to detail to ensure accurate reports and data.
Ability to maintain organized systems to support timely patient flow and remain calm in busy or stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of overall clinical experience.
Experience working with geriatric patients.
Experience with an EMR system.

Responsibilities

Discuss and record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and information such as test results in the medical record.
Prepare patients for examination, perform routine screening tests, assist physicians with examinations, explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions, and provide disease-specific patient education.
Perform phlebotomy and collect other laboratory specimens; perform waived laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the physician, fill pill boxes as ordered, change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, perform other first aid procedures, and provide IV therapy in accordance with the State Practice Act; use CPR skills when necessary.
Screen calls and walk-ins, collect and relay pertinent clinical information to the physician, implement orders as appropriate, and document observations and interventions in the medical record.
Maintain supplies and equipment, stock and sterilize instruments, follow OSHA safety standards, and ensure documentation is accurate, legal, and ethical.
Call prescriptions in to pharmacies upon physician approval and authorization; use appropriate medical terminology and follow legal and ethical professional conduct; complete internal certification to use the ChenMed Rx system for physician medication dispensing.
Process patient phone messages, return calls, route messages to other team members as appropriate, and contact patients to obtain and relay pertinent information to the physician.
Perform other related duties as assigned.