LPN - Smithfield Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists

Riverside Hospital•Smithfield, VA

3d•Onsite

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 patient care through accurate clinical documentation, patient preparation and education, medication and vaccine administration under physician supervision, laboratory functions, follow-up, and coordination with providers and the multidisciplinary team. The LPN maintains compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and Riverside Medical Group standards.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Complete required clinical documentation consistently according to Riverside Medical Group standards, accurately and legibly on the same day.
Maintain quality assurance documentation, including point-of-care testing, medication logs, and annual wellness visits.
Work with providers to routinely address patient care gaps.
Perform laboratory functions and laboratory proficiency testing.
Update, verify, and maintain patient records by interviewing patients and confirming the purpose of visits.
Prepare patients for examination 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 supplies inventory and keep examination rooms stocked.
Keep necessary equipment in operating order and facilitate preventive maintenance when needed.
Ensure compliance with scope-of-practice requirements, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.
Complete required competencies and education to maintain skills for safe patient care.
Provide patient education, including education about prescribed medications.
Explain to patients the importance of completing registration and medical history forms and their relationship to care at the facility.
Follow up promptly regarding 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 trusting, collaborative relationships with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
Float to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed.