LPN Urgent Cares-Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft and Crozet

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

About The Position

The LPN provides clinical support to physicians and direct nursing care to patients in the clinic, helping maintain efficient operations. The role performs and documents assigned duties under physician direction and supervision, consistent with the State Board of Nursing’s medical model of care. The nurse may access operational areas and resources needed for daily practice operations, including physicians’ offices, medical records, medical supplies, and locked drug closets or refrigerators. The position provides routine, pre-procedural, and post-procedural care; assists with examinations and procedures; and supports patient follow-up, referrals, prescriptions, and wellness initiatives. It also involves routine office tasks, collaboration with clinical staff, participation in meetings and required training, and compliance with Augusta Health policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Virginia.
CPR certification.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
Ability to provide care and communicate with patients across all age groups.
Responsible, versatile approach and willingness to accept a variety of responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous physician office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical support to physicians and direct nursing care to patients.
Perform and accurately document assigned duties under physician direction and supervision.
Arrange follow-up care and appointments, and communicate with patients and families in other facilities.
Arrange and track referrals to specialty physicians.
Assist with blood pressure check visits and medication reviews.
Perform routine office duties, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, scheduling patients, and answering telephones.
Collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory delivery.
Triage acute visit requests from patients.
Conduct annual physical examination interviews and assist with examinations.
Participate in staff meetings and required educational and training programs.
Assist providers with examinations and special procedures; anticipate physician needs and respect physician preferences.
Assess patients' age-specific, general, psychosocial, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs, document identified needs, and plan appropriate care.
Obtain supplies and equipment in advance, use positioning aids, and anticipate changing patient needs.
Maintain a safe and comfortable environment and assist with safe patient transport.
Monitor aseptic technique and initiate correction of breaks in technique.
Follow policies and procedures for hazardous materials, fall precautions, infection control, electrical safety, and fire safety.
Evaluate care based on patient-specific needs and projected outcomes.
Provide pre- and post-procedural nursing care, including medication administration, local laboratory tests, venipuncture, EKGs, and assessment of patient status.
Assist physicians in monitoring patients taking prescriptions.
Assume a leadership role in the absence of a senior staff member.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Coordinate and observe supportive clinical staff activities and recommend improvements to the quality and effectiveness of care.
Assist other personnel in providing total patient care and perform procedures under provider guidance.
Accept and document verbal orders and critical results according to Augusta Health policy.
Perform waived testing according to Augusta Health policy and procedure.
Administer medications according to Augusta Health guidelines.
Schedule and track patient wellness initiatives, including labs, colonoscopies, immunizations, and mammograms.
Process prescription refills.