Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Sovah ENT

Lifepoint Health•Danville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sovah ENT is a dedicated Ear, Nose, and Throat clinic providing a full range of specialized ENT services. The clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will join a dedicated team where your skills, compassion, and clinical expertise make a direct and meaningful impact every day.

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.

Nice To Haves

Previous research experience preferred.

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 using eCW.
Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, completing forms as requested or needed.
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.