LPN - Williamsburg Pulmonary and Sleep Specialists

Riverside Health System•Williamsburg, VA

2d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or a registered nurse. Conducts focused patient assessments, including obtaining vital signs and gathering data; implements established plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness in a medical practice setting. May float to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed. Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Riverside Medical Group standards, including quality-assurance records for point-of-care testing, medication logs, and annual wellness visits. Works with providers to address care gaps and maintains patient records by interviewing patients and confirming the purpose of their visits. Prepares patients for examinations, obtains vital signs, prepares and sanitizes examination rooms, administers medications and vaccines under physician supervision, and supports prescription refill processing. Maintains lab proficiency, clinical competency, medical supplies, and equipment. Follows applicable scope-of-practice, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements and completes required competencies and education. Provides patient education, follows up on labs, calls, prescriptions, referrals, and appointments, and handles telephone calls by close of business. Communicates lab and pathology results and schedules additional tests as ordered. Performs insurance pre-authorizations for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests. Builds collaborative relationships with the multidisciplinary team and participates in team meetings as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions, required upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.
One year of nursing experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Complete accurate, legible clinical documentation on the same day in accordance with Riverside Medical Group standards.
Maintain quality-assurance documentation, including point-of-care testing, medication logs, and annual wellness visits.
Work with providers to address patient care gaps routinely.
Interview patients, confirm the purpose of visits, and update, verify, and maintain patient records.
Prepare patients for examinations and obtain vital signs, including manual vital signs when mechanical devices are unavailable.
Prepare and sanitize examination rooms before and after appointments.
Administer medications and vaccines under physician supervision.
Assist with prescription refill requests for approval and forward requests to pharmacies.
Maintain medical supplies and stock examination rooms appropriately.
Keep necessary equipment in operating order and facilitate preventive maintenance when needed.
Follow healthcare requirements related to scope of practice, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.
Complete required competencies and education to maintain skills for safe patient care.
Provide patient education, including education about prescribed medications and the importance of registration and medical-history forms.
Promptly follow up regarding lab calls, patient calls, prescription fills and refills, referrals, and appointment scheduling.
Answer calls from patients, pharmacies, physicians, vendors, and others by close of business.
Communicate lab and pathology results and schedule additional tests as ordered by providers.
Perform insurance pre-authorizations for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests.
Build collaborative relationships with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and participate in team meetings as assigned.
May float to other practices within the region to provide operational support.