LPN Outpatient - Carilion Family Medicine - Giles - Boxwood - Flex

Carilion Clinic • Pearisburg, VA

121d

About The Position

Our Licensed Practical Nurses provide practical nursing support in the delivery of quality care for the patient in a physician practice or clinic setting as directed by the physician or mid-level practitioner.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing required, or new graduate of approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
• One (1) year experience in a physician office preferred.
• Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia (LPN) required.
• Licensure as a Radiologic Technician Limited if performing radiology.
• Current AHA BLS-HCP certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Customer driven.
• Demonstrates a positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and a professional appearance and approach.
• Ability to problem-solve and communicate with a wide variety of people in an effective manner.
• Exhibit skills to utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
• Prepares patient for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, assisting during exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administers medications and injections as directed by the provider.
• Maintains work area, exam, treatment and x-ray rooms and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
• Documents patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Provides patient teaching as indicated and directed by the provider, including lab results, diet instructions, medication instructions, appropriate follow-up, and reinforcing provider instructions as needed.
• Assists with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services.
• Assists with lab procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed