Ambulatory LPN: Patient Care & Education

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimb.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Educational assistance or student loan

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Sentara Health in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers and RNs in an ambulatory clinic. You will room patients, take vital signs, administer medications and immunizations, and document in the EHR.

You will also educate patients and assist with procedures while ensuring efficient flow of the clinic. The role requires completion of an accredited LPN program, an active LPN/LVN license, and BLS.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Immunizations

Patient education

Ambulatory nursing care

EHR documentation

Clinical messaging tools

Team leadership

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

High school diploma or equivalent

Ambulatory/clinic nursing experience preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Clinical messaging tools

Job description

Sentara Health in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers and RNs in an ambulatory clinic. You will room patients, take vital signs, administer medications and immunizations, and document in the EHR.

You will also educate patients and assist with procedures while ensuring efficient flow of the clinic. The role requires completion of an accredited LPN program, an active LPN/LVN license, and BLS.