Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Cardiology

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sovah Danville is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Join our busy Cardiology clinic and have weekends and holidays off and work with a dedicated team. Our goal is to provide safe, quality, and compassionate care close to home!
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:
Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic; escorts patients to exam rooms; monitors patient flow.
Accesses computer for patient reports; prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.
Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, etc.
Performs office procedures; assists provider/physician with minor clinical procedures.
Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes and eRx prescriptions as directed by provider/physician.
Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed.
Obtains patient referrals, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications for patients.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
May administer medications, injections, immunizations; utilizes office and lab equipment for inpatient orders, lab tests.
The right person who will as supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of a practical school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing or a Compact State.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic; escorts patients to exam rooms; monitors patient flow.
• Accesses computer for patient reports; prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.
• Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, etc.
• Performs office procedures; assists provider/physician with minor clinical procedures.
• Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes and eRx prescriptions as directed by provider/physician.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed.
• Obtains patient referrals, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications for patients.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• May administer medications, injections, immunizations; utilizes office and lab equipment for inpatient orders, lab tests.
• Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed