LPN - Kiln Creek Primary Care

Riverside Health System•Yorktown, VA

10d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN performs duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or registered nurse. In the medical practice setting, the LPN conducts focused patient assessments, including obtaining vital signs and gathering data; implements established plans of care; and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The role may float to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed. The LPN maintains accurate, timely clinical documentation and patient records in accordance with Riverside Medical Group standards, including records related to point-of-care testing, medication logs, and annual wellness visits. The LPN works with providers to address care gaps, performs lab functions and proficiency testing, prepares patients and exam rooms, administers medications and vaccines under physician supervision, and supports prescription refill processing. The role also involves patient education and follow-up, communication of lab and pathology results, insurance pre-authorizations, supply and equipment upkeep, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team. The LPN must follow applicable scope-of-practice, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements and complete required competencies and education.

Requirements

Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license through 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.

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 patient care gaps.
Update, verify, and maintain patient records by interviewing patients and confirming the purpose of their visits.
Obtain patient vital signs, including manual measurements when mechanical devices are unavailable.
Prepare patients for examinations and clean and sanitize exam 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 exam rooms; keep necessary equipment operating and facilitate preventive maintenance as needed.
Follow healthcare regulations and standards, including scope of practice, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements.
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.
Promptly follow up on 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 pre-authorization for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests to support proper insurance reimbursement.
Build 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.