LPN Outpatient - Child Development

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare

The LPN Outpatient provides practical nursing support in a physician practice or clinic setting, assisting with patient care, clinical procedures, and coordination of services. Collaborates with healthcare providers and team members to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provides practical nursing support under the direction of a physician or advanced practice provider in a clinic setting.
• Performs patient assessments, including vital signs, chief complaint, and medication reconciliation.
• Prepares patients for provider evaluation, including specimen collection, positioning, and assistance during exams and procedures.
• Administers medications and injections as directed by the provider.
• Documents patient information accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, including treatment updates, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns.
• Provides patient education related to medications, treatments, and follow-up care as directed by the provider.
• Assists with referral authorizations and pre-authorizations for tests and ancillary services.
• Maintains exam, treatment, and lab areas in a clean and safe condition and ensures supplies and equipment are available.
• Performs laboratory-related tasks as applicable, including specimen collection, preparation, and basic testing following appropriate training and quality standards.
• Performs radiology-related tasks as applicable, including assisting with imaging procedures and ensuring proper safety precautions and documentation.
• Adheres to infection control, safety standards, and proper handling and disposal of specimens and materials.
• Supports telehealth services, including tele-retinal and tele-dermatology setup as applicable.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required, or a new graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Limited Radiologic Technician license required for roles performing radiology functions.
• Life Support: Current AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Strong customer service orientation. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to problem solve and communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals. Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer systems.

Pay

Compensation Range $21.61 - $30.25. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.