LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC•Scottsville, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

To support the delivery of medical services through the direct provision of medical care by performing basic nursing tasks within the scope of Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing practice as outlined by the Virginia Nurse Practice Act. To provide nursing services and to aid in the mentoring of medical assistants, RN’s, and LPN’s. The role includes performing tasks pertinent to the age of the patient (infancy to geriatric), maintaining accurate inventory of medical supplies, assisting in the selection of division equipment and supplies, and performing all nursing procedures as directed by the clinician according to the guidelines in the Nursing Procedure Manual. The position also involves assisting in quality assurance and control, supporting a team-based approach to patient-centered medical care, participating in continuing education, and assisting in the efficient flow of patients. A significant aspect of the role involves telephone triage, where the nurse assesses patient problems over the phone, requiring good clinical judgment, careful listening, and critical thinking. This includes interpreting subtle indications in the patient's tone of voice, asking appropriate questions, and developing an assessment based on the conversation. The triage nurse must be able to handle a wide spectrum of medical conditions and make decisions on whether a patient needs care, what kind of care, and direct them to the appropriate resource, whether it's self-care advice, a primary care physician, an appointment, or emergency assistance. The role requires exercising skill and care in giving advice, ensuring the appropriate standard of care, and documenting all interactions. The nurse is expected to be considerate, patient, calm, and communicate in a caring manner. Critical analysis skills are needed to assess and diagnose patient conditions. The nurse must also maintain accurate records of all calls and corresponding details, report to providers when necessary, and provide essential patient education. Follow-up calls to patients to report their condition and document improvements or provide further directions are also part of the duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses
Licensed by the Virginia State Board of Nursing or from a compact state
At least 2 years of general patient care experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Dedication to detail and accuracy.
Respect for patient confidentiality.
Pleasant, patient and understanding; flexible.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly.
Team member skills.
Should have experience with or knowledge of medical office systems, supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates clinical competence

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency room and community nursing preferred.
Current CPR certification, preferred.
Experience in telephone triage, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks pertinent to age of patient (infancy to geriatric)
Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies; assists in the selection of division equipment and supplies.
Performs all nursing procedures as directed by the clinician according to the guidelines in the Nursing Procedure Manual.
Assists in quality assurance and control.
Supports a team-based approach to patient-centered medical care.
Participates in the continuing educational process.
Assists in the efficient flow of patients
Attends work as scheduled.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Assesses problems over the phone.
Listens carefully to patients and interprets subtle indications.
Asks appropriate questions to assess patient problems.
Develops an assessment of the patient’s problem based on conversation.
Provides self-care advice, refers patients to a primary care physician, makes appointments, or instructs emergency assistance.
Determines whether a patient needs care and what kind of care.
Directs the patient to the correct specialist, clinic or hospital.
Provides patient education when appropriate.
Makes decisions based on protocols.
Exercises skill and care in giving advice.
Ensures appropriate standard of care for a specific case.
Documents advice given and patient’s responses.
Maintains accurate records of all calls and corresponding details.
Retrieves messages, creates proper documents, edits medical records, and reports to the respective providers.
Provides further suggestions to improve patient condition.
Follows up with patients and reports their condition.
Documents information regarding patient condition improvement.
Provides proper directions for patients whose condition has worsened.
Records all changes in patient condition.
Provides essential patient education.