LPN OUTPATIENT- Adult Psychiatry
About The Position
This full-time position provides practical nursing support in an outpatient behavioral health physician practice or clinic, under the direction of a physician or mid-level practitioner. The nurse 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 role includes assessing patients, preparing them for provider evaluations, administering medications and injections as directed, assisting with exams and procedures, maintaining clean and stocked clinical work areas, and documenting patient information in the electronic medical record. The nurse also supports patient education, referral and pre-authorization processes, laboratory procedures, safety practices, and the clinic’s performance improvement activities.
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.
- Current AHA BLS-HCP certification.
- Customer-driven approach, positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and 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.
- Licensure as a Radiologic Technician Limited if performing radiology.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical nursing support in a physician practice or clinic as directed by a physician or mid-level practitioner.
- Provide nursing care for patients of all ages, applying knowledge of growth and development.
- Assess patients, including recording height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, and current medications.
- Prepare patients for provider evaluation by obtaining specimens, positioning them for exams, listing medications, and assisting with exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Administer medications and injections as directed by the provider.
- Maintain exam, treatment, x-ray, lab, and work areas in a clean and safe manner; 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, follow-up, and reinforcement of provider instructions.
- Assist with specialist referral authorizations and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services.
- Assist with lab procedures, including collecting urine specimens and collecting and preparing blood samples for reference labs; label specimens with accurate patient identification.
- Follow safety precautions and standards and ensure proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
- Perform other practice-operation tasks as assigned or requested when training has been provided.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years; voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
