Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Home Health - PRN

About the role

This position is responsible for LPN nursing services in a physician office practice to control patient flow for physician, obtain and document patient vitals, perform EKG strips, and other nursing duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP)
• Performs patient triage
• Rooms patients
• Facilitates patient flow throughout the office
• Assists Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Obtains patient history, chief complaint and vitals and documents in medical record
• Ensures adequate materials and supplies are available at all times
• Provides patient and family education as appropriate
• Responds to and provides guidance for return calls to patients for patient treatment related phone inquiries
• Ensures patient appointments are assigned according to risk and severity
• Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent documents and reports
• Establishes and maintains high standard for customer satisfaction and customer service
• Schedules patient appointments for office visits
• Assists patients with scheduling of procedures, tests, and radiological exams
• Obtains authorization for procedures and studies as required
• Schedules patient surgeries
• Ensures necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments
• Learns front office functions, providing backup support and coverage as required
• Fills out disability forms for MD/PA to review and sign
• Works with third party payors to obtain authorization/pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other procedures ordered by physician
• Rotates/provides coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid LPN License from Virginia required
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• Experience working in a Physician Office preferred
• Previous experience with practice specialty preferred
• Must have knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality

Physical requirements

• Constant (67–100% of workday): walking, standing, use of arms and hands
• Frequent (34–66% of workday): bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to reach above/overhead

Mental requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends

Environmental requirements

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $29.43 – $41.20