Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory - ENT

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

10d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans, and general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction and supervision of the patient’s physician, licensed medical practitioner, or designee. The role follows applicable policies, procedures, and validated competencies to promote patient health and wellness, serving patients of all ages with attention to their functional and developmental age. The position requires a commitment to UVA Health’s ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity. The nurse practices within Virginia nursing regulations and defined standards of practice, communicates and collaborates with patients and the interdisciplinary team, documents patient information in the EHR, and organizes daily work to support patient needs and operational efficiency. Additional duties may be assigned. On-call responsibilities may be required as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program, completed as approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding.
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Ability to successfully complete general and department role-specific skills validation and competency testing.
Ability to meet the clinical knowledge and skills standards required by the specific clinical area.
Ability to practice within the regulations governing nursing practice in Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction and supervision of a physician, licensed medical practitioner, or designee.
Record and relay patient information, symptoms, and concerns to a medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and care planning.
Assist patients with therapeutic regimens and reinforce established plans of care and age-appropriate interventions.
Reinforce patient and family teaching plans using approved educational materials or written instructions.
Administer tasks, treatments, and medications in accordance with validated competencies.
Communicate professionally and accurately with patients, medical providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, using appropriate communication tools.
Document patient information in the electronic health record.
Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
Demonstrate teamwork and recognize time-sensitive issues in patient care.
Engage in professional development to stay current with advancements and best practices in ambulatory care.
Contribute to the development of practice-guiding resources, including policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocol orders.
Perform additional duties as assigned.