LPN - Outpatient - Bariatrics

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

4d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Provides practical nursing support in the delivery of quality care for patients in a physician practice or clinic setting, as directed by a physician or mid-level practitioner. Complies with applicable federal, state, local, Carilion Clinic, and departmental policies and standards, and applies knowledge of growth and development to care for patients of all ages. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift. The role includes assessing patients, preparing them for provider evaluations and procedures, administering medications and injections as directed, documenting patient information in the electronic medical record, providing patient teaching, and assisting with referrals and authorizations. The position also helps maintain clean and safe clinical spaces and may perform laboratory and radiology duties when applicable and appropriately trained. Additional practice-related tasks may be assigned when training has been provided.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing, or graduate of an approved program and eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
Current Virginia Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
Current AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
Customer-driven approach, positive demeanor, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Professional appearance and approach.
Ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
Ability to use automated computer systems, including electronic medical records; keyboarding skills required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a physician office is preferred.
Limited Radiologic Technician licensure is required if performing radiology.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, including recording height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, and current medications.
Prepare patients for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning patients for examinations, listing medications, and assisting with exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Coordinate tele-retinal and tele-dermatology clinic setup.
Administer medications and injections as directed by the provider.
Maintain clean and safe work areas, exam, treatment, and x-ray rooms, and laboratory spaces; restock supplies and instruments and sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
Document and maintain patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner, including treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns.
Contribute to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities.
Provide patient teaching as indicated and directed by the provider, including lab results, diet and medication instructions, appropriate follow-up, and reinforcement of provider instructions.
Assist with specialist referral authorizations and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services.
Assist with laboratory procedures, including collecting urine specimens, preparing blood samples for reference labs, and accurately labeling specimens with patient identification.
Observe safety precautions and standards and ensure proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
When applicable, perform laboratory procedures as directed, including phlebotomy, peripheral sticks, specimen collection and preparation, throat smears, and onsite testing after appropriate training.
Prepare laboratory equipment, run daily quality-control tests, perform proficiency and control testing and equipment calibration, and maintain the quality assurance plan as directed.
When applicable, perform x-ray procedures as directed, take measures to limit excessive radiation exposure to patients and self, and complete x-ray documentation and labeling.
Perform other practice-related tasks as assigned or requested for which training has been provided.