License Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory - UVA Culpeper Specialty Clinic (Dermatology)

Offering a competitive sign on bonus to the hired candidate. Please discuss with the hiring manager or recruiter for more details.

The LPN is responsible for providing clinical support to providers and patients in Clinical Practice Group (CPG) office. These duties may include: patient care, vital signs, assisting provider, performing various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake.

• Room patient and complete intake and data collection process per protocols.
• Gathers preliminary intake to include patient history and inputs into medical record system prior to visit for physician review
• Completes UPG scribe training to documents in the medical record services provided, orders, medications and other activities performed by Licensed Independent Providers in real-time during patient encounters.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of medical supplies and/or vaccines for the practice.
• Acts as a preceptor for entry level clinicians
• Can preform advanced skills such as establishing IV acess, and Urinary Cath
• Preform clinical prep to review records and studies, along with schedules and ensure patients are scheduled appropriatly.
• Medication administration: Oral, compounded and noncompounded IM injections, intradermal and SQ injections, premixed immunizations/vaccinations
• Perform venipuncture and ambulatory procedures within scope of practice.
• Laboratory duties including performing point of care testing (POCT) and quality control indicators, and preparing forms.
• Manage EMR requirements to include: in basket, phone call intake, and prescription preparation.
• Preform clinical intake via rooming and telephone encounters.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of medical supplies for the practice.
• Maintain medical instruments and ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked and cleaned.
• Document and charge capture for service rendered in Medical Record.
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities considering the needs of the patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Implements age appropriate interventions based on individual patient’s needs as directed by the physician.
• Maintains efficient patient flow throughout the clinic experience.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care and ensures a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• None required.

Licensure:

• Virginia LPN License.
• BLS Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General busy clinical environment. The incumbent will be working in a office and patient examination room and is required to help move patients when needed and standing during portions of the physical examination. Physical activity required would include the ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50 pounds, and would involve standing for prolonged periods of time, as well as frequently bending/stooping and walking. Physical hazards include potential exposure to body fluids and associated pathogens/infectious disease, as well as potential exposure to chemicals. pathogens/infectious disease, as well as potential exposure to chemicals.

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