Licensed Practical Nurse

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton University is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-person and telehealth medical care to students. The LPN will work collaboratively with the health team to ensure comprehensive care to patients. Expected responsibilities include primary care services and maintaining electronic medical records.

The position requires practical nursing diploma, Virginia LPN license, and BLS/CPR certifications. Strong communication, triage, and organizational skills are essential. Additional duties may include counseling patients on health issues and managing medical emergencies.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to multitask and respond effectively to medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient primary care services for episodic illnesses.
• Documents patient’s medical information and maintains electronic records.
• Educates and counsels patients on health problems and treatment plans.
• Schedules consultation or referral appointments with healthcare providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Triage skills

Data entry skills

Analytical skills

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Licensed to practice as an LPN in Virginia

BLS and CPR Certifications

Job description

Description

Hampton University is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to providein-person and telehealth medical care to students at the HealthCenter. The LPN must be willing to work collaboratively andsuccessfully with the health team to provide comprehensive andage-appropriate care to well and ill patients. The LPN works underthe supervision of the RN but reports to the Director ofOperations.

Scheduled hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM / Friday 8:00AM-5:00 PM

Must be willing to work extended hours and on-call asindicated.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service Skills: Receives all patients and visitorspleasantly and efficiently, serving as the first point of contactat the Health Center front desk.
• Provides outpatient primary care services for episodic illnesses,health maintenance and wellness screenings.
• Follows appropriate care/treatment plans as ordered by theprovider.
• Consistently develops effective care/treatment plan for assignedpatients according to established protocols and procedures.
• Documents patient’s medical information and maintains electronicmedical records.
• Schedules consultation or referral appointments with other healthcare providers.
• Dispenses medications as ordered by the provider.
• Provides information to provider regarding patient’s care planand condition.
• Regularly confers and consults with appropriate supervisor asindicated.
• Educates, instructs, and counsels patients on presenting healthproblems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourages andpromotes preventative health care and positive health behaviors asinstructed by the provider.
• Must be willing to cross-train in Health Center tasks asindicated.
• Must be on stand-by for doctors and nurse practitioners.
• Must be willing to care for patients that test positive forCOVID.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and personable with an interest in collegehealth.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and othermedical staff.
• Must possess skills, self-confidence, and ability to remain calmin stressful situations.
• Ability to triage mental health issues and work closely withcolleagues in the Student Counseling Center.
• Ability to multitask, triage health problems, and respondeffectively to medical emergencies.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional active listening skills.
• Must have data entry skills.
• Must be willing to receive training and learn the MediCatelectronic health records software.

Supplemental Information

• Must have Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited nursingschool.
• Must have a current license to practice as an LPN in theCommonwealth of Virginia.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and CardiopulmonaryResuscitation (CPR) Certifications.
• Must have 2-4 years of clinical work experience.