Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinical Research

LifePoint Health; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SOVAH Health in Danville seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for clinical research. This role involves providing clinical support to patients in an outpatient clinic, ensuring continuity of care. Ideal candidates will possess a current LPN license and critical thinking skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Virginia or compact State required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• Previous LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status.
• Performs various administrative duties.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Ability to Work with Minimal Supervision

Stress Management

Education

Graduate of a School of Nursing

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinical Research (7455-13606)

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinical Research - 7455-13606

Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training

· And much more…

Position Summary

Sovah Health is looking for the ideal candidate to p rovides clinical support to patients in the outpatient clinic under the supervision of the physician. Provides continuity and appropriate care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards.

· Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic; escorts patients to exam rooms; monitors patient flow.

· Accesses computer for patient reports; prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.

· Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, etc.

· Performs office procedures; assists provider/physician with minor clinical procedures.

· Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes and eRx prescriptions as directed by provider/physician.

· Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed.

· Obtains patient referrals, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications for patients using eCW.

· Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, completing forms as requested or needed.

· Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.

· May administer medications, injections, immunizations; utilizes office and lab equipment for inpatient orders, lab tests.

· Serves as a liaison between drug reps and physician, maintains drug sample closet.

· Completes nurse visit notes and visit codes appropriately; completes assigned tasks through eCW.

· Monitors refrigerator temperatures; manages hazardous waste.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a School of Nursing required

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses:

Current LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact State required

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required

Previous LPN experience preferred.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job

Job

Nursing

Primary Location

Schedule

Schedule

Full-time

Work Schedule Day shift, 7-10 hr/shift, weekdays only