LPN Physician Practice

City/State

Charlottesville VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

SMJMG Forest Lakes is hiring an LPN onsite in Charlottesville VA!

New Graduates Welcome to Apply!

Eligible candidates may receive up to an $8000 sign-on bonus!

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 8a to 5p
• Full-time 40 hours per week
• No nights or holidays
• Epic experience highly preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a physician practice or clinic supports providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. The role rooms patients gathers and records health information measures vital signs administers medications and immunizations collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests. The LPN prepares patients and rooms for examinations assists with procedures and provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope. Working closely with the care team the LPN helps manage patient flow responds to messages and refill requests under provider direction and may direct the work of medical assistants and aides. Accurate documentation in the electronic health record supports continuity care coordination and safe outpatient care.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in an ambulatory or physician practice setting is preferred.

MINIMUM 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

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 within scope.

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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $26.10 - $38.70 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials on-call pay overtime shift premiums extra-shift incentives or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications experience location market conditions and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation sick time and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical Dental Vision plans

Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down $10000

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Required Experience:

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