LPN Urgent Cares-Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft and Crozet
About The Position
The LPN provides clinical support to physicians and direct nursing care to patients at Augusta Health urgent care locations. The role performs and documents assigned duties under physician direction and supervision, in accordance with the medical model of care and State Board of Nursing requirements. The LPN works as part of the clinic team and helps maintain efficient clinic operations, with access to the operational resources required for daily practice activities. The position includes routine and procedural patient care, patient assessment and documentation, triage, medication administration, testing, and assistance with examinations and procedures. The LPN also coordinates follow-up care, referrals, wellness initiatives, prescription refills, and communication with patients and families. The role may assume a leadership function when a senior staff member is absent and may coordinate and observe supportive clinical staff. Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent nonprofit community health system in Fishersville, Virginia, with inpatient and outpatient services, including a 255-bed medical center, 40 practice locations, and four urgent care locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current licensure as an LPN by the State of Virginia.
- CPR certification.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player.
- Ability to provide care and communicate with patients of all age groups.
- Willingness to accept a variety of responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous physician office experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical support to physicians and direct routine nursing care to patients under physician instructions and supervision.
- Perform and document assigned duties accurately and systematically, including patient care and relevant data.
- Assess patients for age-specific, general, psychosocial, emotional, physical, spiritual, and visit-related needs; document identified needs and evaluate care based on needs and projected outcomes.
- Plan patient care by preparing supplies and equipment, using appropriate positioning aids, anticipating changing needs, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment, and assisting with safe transport.
- Maintain aseptic technique and follow policies for hazardous materials, fall precautions, infection control, electrical safety, and fire safety.
- Provide pre- and post-procedural nursing care, including medication administration, local lab tests, venipuncture, EKGs, and assessment of patient status.
- Assist physicians with examinations and special procedures, respecting physician preferences and anticipating needs; perform procedures under provider guidance.
- Perform nursing triage for acute visit requests and assist with blood pressure check visits and medication reviews.
- Arrange follow-up care and appointments, communicate with patients and families in other facilities, and arrange and track specialty referrals.
- Collect, label, and prepare specimens for lab delivery; perform waived testing according to policy.
- Accept and document verbal orders and critical results according to Augusta Health policy.
- Assist with routine office duties, including ordering medical supplies, maintaining inventory, scheduling patients, and answering telephones.
- Schedule and track patient wellness initiatives, including labs, colonoscopies, immunizations, and mammograms; process prescription refills.
- Assist physicians in monitoring patients taking prescriptions.
- Conduct annual physical exam interviews and assist with examinations.
- Coordinate and observe supportive clinical staff and make recommendations about the quality and effectiveness of care provided.
- Assist other personnel in administering total patient care and assume a leadership role when a senior staff member is absent.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and participate in staff meetings and educational and training programs required by Augusta Health.
- Administer medications according to Augusta Health guidelines.
- Communicate with and provide care to patients of all age groups.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive pay
- Retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
