Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Obstetrics & Gynecology-Full Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

This position provides LPN nursing services in a physician office practice, helping manage patient flow and supporting physicians and other clinicians. Duties include obtaining and documenting patient vitals, performing EKG strips, assisting with examinations and procedures, maintaining patient records, and completing other nursing duties as assigned. The LPN also supports scheduling, authorization, patient education, and front-office coverage, and may provide clinical staffing coverage at other Mary Washington Medical Group practices.

Requirements

Valid Virginia LPN license.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Physical ability to walk, stand, use arms and hands, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, lift 35 pounds, push and pull 20 pounds, work in confined spaces, and reach overhead; auditory and visual skills including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a physician office.
Previous experience with the practice specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care, including obtaining and documenting patient height, weight, and blood pressure.
Room patients and facilitate patient flow throughout the office.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Obtain and document patient history, chief complaint, and vital signs in the medical record.
Ensure materials and supplies are available.
Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
Respond to patient treatment-related phone inquiries and guide return calls.
Assign patient appointments according to risk and severity.
Maintain and review patient charts, records, documents, and reports.
Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and service.
Schedule office visits, procedures, tests, radiological exams, and surgeries.
Obtain authorizations for procedures and studies as required, including working with third-party payors on authorizations and pre-certifications.
Ensure necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments.
Learn front-office functions and provide backup coverage as needed.
Complete disability forms for physician or physician assistant review and signature.
Rotate or provide clinical staffing coverage at various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.