LPN Outpatient - Trauma Surgery

About the role

Provides practical nursing support in the delivery of quality care for the patient in a physician practice or clinic setting as directed by the physician or mid-level practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all federal, state, local, Carilion Clinic, and departmental policies and standards as applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Completes patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
• Prepares patient for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, assisting during exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Captures tele-retinal and tele-dermatology clinic setup.
• Administers medications and injections as directed by the provider.
• Maintains work area, exam, treatment and x-ray rooms and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
• Documents and maintains patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner to include update treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, patient concerns, etc.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.
• Provides patient teaching as indicated and directed by the provider, including lab results, diet instructions, medication instructions, appropriate follow-up, and reinforcing provider instructions as needed.
• Affords assistance with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services.
• Affords assistance with lab procedures, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab, labeling all specimens with accurate patient ID.
• Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
• LABS (if applicable)
• Performs lab procedures as directed by the provider including phlebotomy, peripheral sticks, collecting and preparing urine specimens, throat smears; conduct lab testing onsite after appropriate training, including waived and moderate complexity studies.
• Prepares equipment to begin testing lab specimens. Runs daily quality control tests as directed by lead clinical/lab staff.
• Maintains Q/A Plan. Prepares equipment to begin testing lab specimens. Runs daily quality control test as directed by the clinical/lab staff.
• RADIOLOGY (if applicable)
• Performs x-ray procedures as directed by the provider. Takes measures to prevent excessive exposure to patient and self. Completes all documentation and labeling of x-rays.
• Completes any other tasks relating to the operation of the practice that may be assigned or requested for which training has been provided.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing required, or new graduate of approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
• Experience: One (1) year experience in a physician office preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia (LPN) required. Licensure as a Radiologic Technician Limited if performing radiology. Current AHA BLS-HCP certification required.

What We Require

• Customer driven.
• Demonstrates a positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and a professional appearance and approach.
• Must have the ability to problem-solve and communicate with a wide variety of people in an effective manner.
• Must exhibit skills to utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Program Eligibility: N/A

Pay

Compensation Range: 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. For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.