LPN - Physician Practice
About the role
SMJMG Forest Lakes is hiring an LPN onsite in Charlottesville, VA. New graduates are welcome to apply. Eligible candidates may receive up to an $8,000 sign‑on bonus.
Responsibilities
- Assists providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.
- Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the electronic health record.
- Administers medications and immunizations within the LPN scope of practice.
- Collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests as ordered.
- Prepares patients and treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.
- Provides patient education and follow‑up instructions within scope.
- Supports patient flow and processes messages and refill requests under provider direction.
- Directs the day‑to‑day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.
- Follows infection prevention and safety standards consistent with DNV and CMS requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience: One to two years of nursing experience is preferred, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting; new graduates of an accredited practical nursing program may be considered.
Certification/Licensure: Current, unencumbered state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license is required; successful completion of the NCLEX‑PN examination is required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Preferred: Epic experience highly preferred.
Skills
- Skilled in ambulatory nursing care within the LPN scope.
- Accurate vital sign measurement, medication and immunization administration, and specimen collection.
- Ability to room patients, prepare rooms, and assist with office procedures.
- Strong patient education and clear communication.
- Efficient support of patient flow in a busy clinic.
- Comfort documenting in the electronic health record and using clinical messaging tools.
- Ability to guide medical assistants and aides.
- Dependable follow‑through