Licensed Practical Nurse (2984) - Behavioral Health

TPMG; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their Behavioral Health office in Newport News. This full-time position involves performing clinical and administrative duties, patient advocacy, and crisis intervention. The ideal candidate must possess a current VA LPN license, CPR certification, and have at least one year of experience in a medical environment. This role demands strong communication and organizational skills to thrive in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of multiple telephone line systems and computer applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake, including medical history documentation.
• Coordinate and support medical providers focusing on medication management.
• Provide crisis intervention services as necessary.

Skills

Patient triage

Administering injections

Computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience in a medical environment

Current VA State Licensed Practical Nurse license

Current CPR or BLS certification

Job description

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (2984) - Behavioral Health

Location: Newport News, VA

Job Id: 2984

# of Openings: 1

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group is actively seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to practice for our Behavioral Health office in Newport News. Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group (TPMG) includes more than 220 primary care, specialty physicians and advanced practice clinicians in more than 75 locations throughout southeastern Virginia. Behavioral health experience is preferred. The schedule is full-time work hours, Monday-Friday.

Position Summary

The LPN is responsible for performing a variety of clinical/administrative duties for the physician and members of the practice as well as serving as a patient advocate.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake to include medical history with accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Patient triage to include vital signs (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, height and weight).
• Perform phlebotomy and ancillary clinical kit testing and specimen collection.
• Administers injections, immunizations and medications with training and supervision; assist the physician as needed.
• Completing pharmaceutical prior authorizations and refill request.
• Phone triage to include communication with pharmacies for patient medication refills with accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate and support medical providers that focus on medication management and general education of medications.
• Perform daily reconciliation of medication inventory.
• Electronic input of patient lab, radiology orders and referrals coordinating patient care.
• Provide crisis intervention services as necessary.
• Participates in team meeting and clinical staffing.
• Participates in professional development training for clinical staff.
• Must exhibit strong computer skills, knowledge retention and organization skills.
• Functions in a multi-disciplinary environment, which requires the application of excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Office Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of multiple telephone line system, computer systems and applications.
• Knowledge of office equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type from draft copy, review and edit reports, and correspondence.
• Pays strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

Education/Training/Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in a medical environment.
• Current VA State Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Current CPR or BLS certification

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their current cover letter and resume.

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