Licensed Practice Nurse-Physician Practice
About The Position
Sentara Medical Group Surgery Specialists are seeking to hire a Licensed Practice Nurse-Physician Practice to join our team! This is a Full-Time, Days position located in Norfolk, VA. 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
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility 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.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of nursing experience is preferred, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
- Experience in an ambulatory or physician practice setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Rooms patients
- Gathers and records health information
- Measures vital signs
- Administers medications and immunizations
- Collects blood specimens
- Performs simple diagnostic tests
- Prepares patients and rooms for examinations
- Assists with procedures
- Provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope
- Manages patient flow
- Responds to messages and refill requests under provider direction
- May direct the work of medical assistants and aides
- Accurate documentation in the electronic health record
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
- Annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
