Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse at Tidewater Physicians for Women

Tidewater Physicians for Women is a division of Mid-Atlantic Women's Care with offices in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia. Women of all ages from young teens to women past menopause, can access compassionate and individualized care at Tidewater Physicians for Women. Our practice takes comprehensive care to a higher level with a large team of experienced and qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and two licensed counselors. We believe in a commitment to open communication, hard work, and demonstrating the highest ethical standards by treating everyone with fairness, honesty, and respect, and by conducting our business with the highest level of integrity. Our number one goal is to provide excellent healthcare and to deliver the highest level of client-focused service.

Locations:

• Norfolk, VA
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Must be able to travel to both locations

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday
• 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Requirements To Be A Licensed Practical Nurse at Tidewater Physicians for Women:

• Virginia LPN License
• Must be able to travel to both our locations: Norfolk, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA
• Medical office experience preferred

What We Offer You:

• Paid Time Off accrued throughout the year, increasing with years of service
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Basic Life Insurance provided by the company for full time employees.
• Voluntary Employee Life Insurance.
• 401(K) with profit sharing and safe harbor contributions by the company.
• Company Observed Paid Holidays.
• There are many more you will learn about in your interview!

New employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following and/or coinciding with 30 days of full-time employment.

Responsibilities:

The licensed practical nurse is responsible for providing professional medical care for patients under the physician's supervision nurse practitioner. The LPN will assist providers and staff in coordinating patient care and functions as the primary liaison between patients, staff, and providers. The ability to maintain confidentiality concerning patients, co-workers, and all job assignments is imperative.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deals with patient needs expeditiously.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages, and provides information.
• Obtains authorization from insurance carriers for specialized tests and specialist appointments.
• Maintains timely patient flow: escorts patient to exam room and orients to surroundings, takes vital signs, documents patient history, and reason for visit, and prepares patient for anticipated procedure(s).
• Documents in patient chart appropriately: vital signs, test results, prescriptions called to the pharmacy, patient telephone conversations, and files processed medical information in patient records.
• Assists providers with procedures.
• Implements physician orders.
• Answers routine patient medical inquiries.
• Acts as a resource to patient: informs patient of information as directed by provider and gathers information from patient to present a total picture regarding patient problem/concern.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials and equipment. Ensures cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Educates patients and their families about diagnostic procedures, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Evaluates patient's needs and determines the urgency of the appointment following medical provider protocol.
• Schedules patients for appointments in other departments and clinics. Provides patients with basic information on referral physicians and other facilities for further care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay: From $20.00- $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

To keep our staff safe, we provide and require: surgical masks, eye protection, hand sanitizer & contact tracing logged daily. Disinfectant supplies are also provided.

License/Certification:

• Licensed Practical Nurse License (Required)

Work Location: In person