Licensed Practical Nurse I

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group P C; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group P C in Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse I to provide professional nursing care in our clinic settings under physician supervision. The role requires travel between the Williamsburg and Newport News locations as needed.

Responsibilities include triage, patient intake, vitals, med reconciliation, injections, assisting with procedures, lab processing, and coordinating with staff to ensure timely care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; and one to three months related experience / training
• Nursing school diploma
• Current VA state license
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Reviewing the daily schedule.
• Open/clean/close down all rooms Keeping them stocked (supplies/forms) and prepped for what the patient appointments.
• Checking patient in EHR and gathering vitals, chief complaint, medications, allergies, and social history.
• Assist the physician with surgeries or other exams.
• Give injections, draw and process labs.
• Print requisitions for all blood work done.
• Sort through daily correspondence and relay to the physician for review.
• Call patients with lab results and coordinate referrals or prior authorizations as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Nursing school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location: Orthopedics WB - Williamsburg, VA 23188

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Clinical Support

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse I is responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of physicians and Patient/Clinical Services Manager. This position requires the ability to travel between clinic locations in Williamsburg and Newport News as needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing the daily schedule.
• Open/clean/close down all rooms Keeping them stocked (supplies/forms) and prepped for what the patient appointments.
• Checking patient in EHR
  • Getting Vitals (Height/Weight/BP).
  • Getting the chief complaint of why patient is in.
  • Going over all medications with patients to see if they need refills.
  • Going over all allergies and social history.
  • Making sure all gaps in care are closed.
  • Making sure labs are available if they have been done previous to the appointment.
  • Doing EKG, BW, or any other test if requested by the physician.
  • Assist the physician with any surgeries or other exams.
  • Check patient out making sure they have all prescriptions and any other material physician would like the patient to have.
• Give injections, draw and process.
• Print requisitions for all blood work done.
• Sort through daily correspondence and give it to the physician for review.
• Checking Inbox continuously through the day-- Handling all messages sent to inbox from front office and provider. This includes calling/mailing info to the patients about labs or referral appts set up by the nurse, corresponding with the physician on any patient's questions that come in, refills if we don't have triage,
• Sending any prior authorizations or insurance referrals to referral clerk as need.
• Clean and prep equipment as needed.
• Call patients with lab results.
• All other duties assigned by the office manager or providers.

Compensation

Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour, with the final hourly rate determined by the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.

Education / Training / Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED; and one to three months related experience / training
• Nursing school diploma
• Current VA state license.
• CPR Certification.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift or move equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter data into a computer via a keyboard.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 30 lbs.*
• Ability to occasionally squat and lean over.
• Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Basic vision, corrected.
• Ability to smell.
• Ability to see and understand data on a computer screen.

Success Factors

• Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
• Excellent Time Management/Organized
• Open Communication/Positive
• Goal Driven
• Excellent Customer Service
• Juggles Multiple Priorities
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).