LPN - Orthopedic Specialists
About The Position
The LPN performs duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or registered nurse. The role 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. The LPN may float to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed. The position supports safe, coordinated patient care through accurate clinical documentation, patient preparation and education, medication and vaccine administration under physician supervision, laboratory functions, follow-up, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. It also maintains clinical supplies and equipment and follows applicable healthcare, privacy, and workplace-safety standards.
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).
Nice To Haves
- One year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete required clinical documentation consistently and accurately according to Riverside Medical Group standards, including documentation for point-of-care testing, medication logs, and annual wellness visits.
- Work with providers to routinely address patient care gaps.
- Update, verify, and maintain patient records by interviewing patients and confirming the purpose of visits; complete documentation legibly and on the same day.
- Perform laboratory functions and laboratory proficiency testing.
- 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 processing prescription refill requests for approval and forwarding them to pharmacies.
- Maintain medical inventory, keep examination rooms stocked, and ensure necessary equipment is operational and preventive maintenance is facilitated when needed.
- Follow healthcare regulations and standards relating to scope of practice, HIPAA, and OSHA.
- Complete required competencies and education to maintain skills and provide safe patient care.
- Educate patients as needed, including about prescribed medications and the importance of completing registration and medical history forms.
- Follow up promptly on laboratory 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 laboratory and pathology results and schedule additional tests as ordered by a provider.
- Perform pre-authorization for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests to support proper insurance reimbursement.
- Build trusting collaborative relationships with the multidisciplinary team and participate in team meetings as assigned.
- Float to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
