LPN - Orthopedic Specialists

Riverside Health System•Onancock, VA

7d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or 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. The role maintains accurate, same-day clinical documentation and patient records; supports quality assurance and care-gap follow-up; performs laboratory functions and proficiency testing; prepares patients and exam rooms; administers medications and vaccines under physician supervision; processes prescription refill requests; maintains supplies and equipment; and follows applicable healthcare regulations and standards. The LPN also provides patient education and follow-up, communicates results and responds to calls, coordinates tests and appointments, obtains insurance pre-authorizations, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.
Adhere to applicable scope-of-practice requirements, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.
Complete required competencies and education to maintain clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete required clinical documentation accurately, legibly, and 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 routinely address care gaps with each patient.
Perform laboratory functions and laboratory proficiency testing.
Update, verify, and maintain patient records by interviewing patients and confirming the purpose of their visits.
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 supply inventory, keep examination rooms stocked, and keep equipment operational by facilitating preventive maintenance as needed.
Follow healthcare regulations and standards, including scope-of-practice requirements, HIPAA, and OSHA.
Complete required competencies and education to maintain skills and provide safe patient care.
Provide patient education, including information 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 providers.
Perform pre-authorization for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests to support proper insurance reimbursement.
Build collaborative relationships with a multidisciplinary team and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
Float to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed.