LPN - Penn Virtua Microvascular Surgery

Virtua Health•Evesham Township, NJ

5d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN supports patient care and care management at Virtua Health’s Penn Virtua Microvascular Surgery practice in Marlton, New Jersey. The role works with practice leadership and clinicians to improve care, meet practice goals, coordinate follow-up and transitions of care, and help patients understand and manage their health. The LPN also supports clinical supplies and equipment readiness, and assists with pre-operative clearance and surgical patient paperwork.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN School of Nursing.
Current New Jersey LPN license.
Current BLS certification.
At least 2 years of experience in a physician practice.
Knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile technique.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with practice leadership to improve care and achieve practice goals.
Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaints, and preparing them for provider exams.
Prepare examination rooms according to patients’ chief complaints.
Provide physician-ordered medical treatment, including administering medications, applying appliances and dressings, managing wound vacs, and providing first aid for injuries and lacerations.
Obtain specimens for processing and complete required documentation.
Maintain the clinical line and triage nursing calls, providing appropriate instructions or collaborating with surgeons and physician assistants to plan patient care.
Coordinate test and referral tracking to support care coordination.
Lead patient education efforts and support and train Medical Assistants in delivering education to patients.
Lead self-management efforts for patients with chronic conditions and provide ongoing training and support to Medical Assistants on health coaching and post-operative instructions.
Assist with pre-operative clearance by working with Pre-Admission Testing.
Under clinician direction, ensure outreach to patients within 48 hours of hospital discharge or within 7 days of ED visits, and schedule follow-up visits as appropriate.
Ensure hospital and other records are available in the EMR before patient visits.
Process disability paperwork for surgical patients.
Collaborate with the Lead Medical Assistant to maintain clinical supply par levels, record and rotate stock, and identify and remove expired supplies.
Perform and document required daily regulatory testing to ensure clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.