Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Obstetrics & Gynecology-Full Time Days
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services in a physician office practice, supporting patient flow and assisting physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. The role obtains and documents patient histories, chief complaints, and vital signs; maintains patient records; provides patient and family education; and responds to treatment-related phone inquiries. It also supports appointment and procedure scheduling, authorization and pre-certification processes, supply readiness, and front-office coverage. The position may rotate among Mary Washington Medical Group practices to cover clinical staffing needs.
Requirements
- Valid Virginia LPN license required.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
- Ability to think critically and analytically, multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Meet stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 pounds and pushing and pulling 20 pounds.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a physician office preferred.
- Previous experience with the practice specialty preferred.
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 patient history, chief complaint, and vital signs and document them in the medical record.
- Ensure adequate materials and supplies are available.
- Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
- Respond to patient treatment-related phone inquiries and provide guidance for return calls.
- Ensure patient appointments are assigned according to risk and severity.
- Maintain and review patient charts, records, pertinent documents, and reports.
- Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and service.
- Schedule patient appointments for office visits.
- Assist patients with scheduling procedures, tests, and radiological exams; obtain required authorizations.
- Schedule patient surgeries and ensure necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments.
- Learn front-office functions and provide backup support and coverage as required.
- Complete disability forms for physician or physician assistant review and signature.
- Work with third-party payors to obtain authorization or pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other physician-ordered procedures.
- Rotate or provide coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
