Licensed Practical Nurse – Physician Practice

Sentara Health

4d•$26 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

Sentara Medical Group is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. This is a part-time day shift position (24 hours weekly) with the Float Pool. The Licensed Practical Nurse will support one or more regions which would primarily include the Peninsula sites (Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Gloucester). May require travel to Western Tidewater as needed. Differential pay is provided for the travel and flexibility that is needed for this role. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a physician practice or clinic supports providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. The role rooms patients, gathers and records health information, measures vital signs, administers medications and immunizations, collects blood specimens, and performs simple diagnostic tests. The LPN prepares patients and rooms for examinations, assists with procedures, and provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope. Working closely with the care team, the LPN helps manage patient flow, responds to messages and refill requests under provider direction, and may direct the work of medical assistants and aides. Accurate documentation in the electronic health record supports continuity, care coordination, and safe outpatient care.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility is required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Current, unencumbered state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license is required.
Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN examination is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Skilled in ambulatory nursing care within the LPN scope.
Accurate vital sign measurement, medication and immunization administration, and specimen collection.
Ability to room patients, prepare rooms, and assist with office procedures.
Strong patient education and clear communication.
Efficient support of patient flow in a busy clinic.
Comfort documenting in the electronic health record and using clinical messaging tools.
Ability to guide medical assistants and aides.
Dependable follow-through within scope.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ambulatory or physician practice setting is preferred.
One to two years of nursing experience is preferred, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
New graduates of an accredited practical nursing program may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assists providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.
Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the electronic health record.
Administers medications and immunizations within the LPN scope of practice.
Collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests as ordered.
Prepares patients and treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.
Provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.
Supports patient flow and processes messages and refill requests under provider direction.
Directs the day-to-day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.
Follows infection prevention and safety standards consistent with DNV and CMS requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.