LPN OUTPATIENT- Adult Psychiatry

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for outpatient behavioral health. Provides practical nursing support in delivering quality care to 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 demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Provides nursing care for patients of all ages. Performs patient assessments, including measuring height, weight, and vital signs and documenting the chief complaint and current medications. Prepares patients for provider evaluation by obtaining specimens, positioning patients for exams, listing medications, and assisting with exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Administers medications and injections as directed by the provider. Maintains clean and safe work, exam, treatment, x-ray, and lab areas; restocks supplies and instruments and sterilizes reusable equipment as needed. Documents and maintains patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner, including treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns. Contributes to performance improvement activities. Provides patient teaching as indicated and directed by the provider, including lab results, diet and medication instructions, appropriate follow-up, and reinforcement of provider instructions. Assists with referral authorizations and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services. Assists with lab procedures, including collecting urine specimens and collecting and preparing blood samples for reference labs, while accurately labeling specimens and safely disposing of specimens and contaminated waste. Performs other trained tasks related to practice operations as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing, or a new graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia (LPN).
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 and complete patient assessments, including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, and current medications.
Prepare patients for provider evaluation, obtain specimens, position patients for exams, list medications, and assist with exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Administer medications and injections as directed by the provider.
Maintain clean and safe work, exam, treatment, x-ray, and lab areas; 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 procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns.
Contribute to performance improvement activities.
Provide patient teaching as directed, including information about lab results, diet, medications, follow-up, and provider instructions.
Assist with specialist referral authorizations and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services.
Assist with lab procedures, including collecting urine specimens and preparing blood samples for reference labs; accurately label specimens and properly dispose of specimens and contaminated waste.
Follow applicable policies and standards and observe safety precautions.
Perform other trained tasks related to practice operations as assigned or requested.