Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Overview

The Department of Internal Medicine at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team.

Provides nursing care for patients and assisting physicians. Clinical and administrative duties include:

• Triage patients [vital signs, height/weight, medical/social history, medication reconciliation]
• Stock/prepare exam rooms
• Retrieve imaging and laboratory results
• Process work task/message ques in the electronic health records [EPIC], and the patient portal [myChart]
• Ability to work in our clinical and administrative areas with the Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake including obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications and allergies, documenting chief complaints, administering medications and immunizations according to approved protocols, observing for adverse reactions, assisting providers with examinations, minor procedures, diagnostic testing, and implementing standing orders. Provide basic patient care and document all nursing interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Manage patient-related tasks and follow-up activities including responding to patient messages and telephone calls, communicating test and laboratory results, answering patient questions, coordinating referrals and specialist appointments, interacting with family members and healthcare providers, documenting all patient communications, notifying providers of critical results, and ensuring same-day response to patient inquiries when appropriate.
• Review charts for completeness, monitor test results and task completion, reconcile discharge medications, manage prescription refills, obtain medication prior authorizations, administer PPD testing as needed, and ensure accurate documentation and billing activities within the electronic medical record.
• Provide education regarding medications, treatments, nutrition, and disease management; address barriers to care; support drug assistance programs; coordinate home health services; distribute and track home health orders; enter home health charges for billing; and promote patient understanding of physician instructions and treatment plans.
• Obtain outside records and diagnostic results for upcoming visits, review charts to ensure readiness and quality standards, participate in staff meetings and educational sessions, collaborate with team members to provide coverage during absences, and perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic and Department of Medicine operations.
• Other duties as assigned by clinical nurse supervisor or Director of Nursing

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Completion of a program of instruction for licensure as a Practical Nurse required.
• Completion of BLS Class and re-certify every 2 years.
• Must be a licensed LPN in Virginia.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs. Takes independent action to address and resolve problems.
• Ability to expresses ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment with regard to decision-making.
• Ability to deal with others in a direct honest manner and comply with all EVMS policies, procedures, and relevant government regulations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical analysis.

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