Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory, Family Medicine

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

2d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day. This role requires a commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans, and providing general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction and supervision of the patient’s physician or licensed medical practitioner or designee in accordance with policy and procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness. This position requires providing services to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program required.
Completion of a nursing program as approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding.
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Responsible for practicing safely within the defined standards of practice.
Records and relays patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care
Assist patients with therapeutic regimens
Reinforces established plans of care and age-appropriate interventions
Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions
Administer tasks, treatments, and medications in accordance with validated competencies
Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, medical providers and all levels of healthcare.
Conveys information accurately to physicians, nurses, and other team members, as well as listen and respond to the needs and concerns of patients and colleagues
Utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team
Documents patient information in EHR.
Willing to share responsibilities, support their teammates, and work together to achieve common goals.
Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Engages in professional development activities to stay current with advancements and best practices in ambulatory care.
Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas
Contributes to the development of practice guiding resources (policies, procedures, guidelines, protocol orders, etc.).
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.