LPN - Orthopedic Specialists

Riverside Hospital•Newport News, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN performs duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or registered nurse. In the medical practice setting, the role conducts focused patient assessments, including obtaining vital signs and gathering data; implements established plans of care; and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments. The LPN may float to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed. The position supports patient care through accurate clinical documentation, quality assurance activities, laboratory functions, patient preparation and education, medication administration, follow-up, and coordination with providers and a multidisciplinary team. It also helps maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment and supports compliance with healthcare regulations and Riverside Medical Group standards.

Requirements

Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions, required upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete required clinical documentation consistently according to Riverside Medical Group standards, accurately and legibly, on the same day.
Maintain quality-assurance documentation, including point-of-care testing, medication logs, and annual wellness visits.
Work with providers to routinely address care gaps with each patient.
Perform laboratory functions and laboratory proficiency testing.
Update, verify, and maintain patient records by interviewing patients and confirming the purpose of their visit.
Prepare patients for examinations and obtain vital signs, including manual vital signs when mechanical devices are unavailable.
Prepare and sanitize examination rooms before and after appointments.
Administer medications and vaccines under physician supervision.
Assist with processing prescription refill requests for approval and forwarding them to pharmacies.
Maintain medical supply inventory, keep examination rooms appropriately stocked, and keep necessary equipment operational while facilitating preventive maintenance when needed.
Ensure compliance with scope-of-practice requirements and HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Complete required competencies and education to maintain skills for safe patient care.
Provide patient education, including education about prescribed medications and the importance of completing registration and medical history forms.
Urgently follow up on laboratory calls, patient calls, prescription fills and refills, referrals, and appointment scheduling.
Answer calls from patients, pharmacies, physicians, vendors, and others by close of business.
Communicate laboratory and pathology results and schedule additional tests as ordered by providers.
Perform pre-authorization for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests to support proper insurance reimbursement.
Build trusting, collaborative relationships with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
Float to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed.