Licensed Practical Nurse Lead - Ambulatory

UVA Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Community Health in Manassas, VA is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse Lead for ambulatory care. The role provides clinical leadership, supports CMA and LPN staff, and ensures care plans are implemented under physician supervision.

You will manage non-clinical tasks, educate patients, reinforce care plans, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on ASPIRE values and delivering high-quality patient care across age groups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a clinic setting required. Leadership, training, and process improvement preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding.
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required. Ability to complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.

Responsibilities

• This role requires a commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse Lead is responsible for non-clinical tasks, direct patient care, ongoing education, reinforcement of care plans, and providing general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction and supervision of the patient’s physician or licensed medical practitioner or designee in accordance with policy and procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse Lead serves as a clinical leader and serves as a resource for CMA and LPN team members, providing expertise and guidance as well as validating skills and competencies.
• This position requires providing services to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Nursing Practice

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited practical nursing program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse Lead - Ambulatory

Manassas, VA, United States
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Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse Lead - Medical Group

Job Code: LP1276

ABOUT US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This role requires a commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment.

The Licensed Practical Nurse Lead is responsible for non-clinical tasks, direct patient care, ongoing education, reinforcement of care plans, and providing general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction and supervision of the patient’s physician or licensed medical practitioner or designee in accordance with policy and procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness.

The Licensed Practical Nurse Lead serves as a clinical leader and serves as a resource for CMA and LPN team members, providing expertise and guidance as well as validating skills and competencies.

This position requires providing services to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program required.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years experience in a clinic setting required. Demonstration of leadership, training, and process improvement preferred.Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required. Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

• Patient Care:Responsible for practicing safely within the defined standards of practice.
  • Records and relays patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care
  • Assist patients with therapeutic regimens
  • Reinforces established plans of care and age-appropriate interventions
  • Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions
  • Administer tasks, treatments, and medications in accordance with validated competencies
• Communication:Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, medical providers and all levels of healthcare.
  • Conveys information accurately to physicians, nurses, and other team members, as well listen and respond to the needs and concerns of patients and colleagues
  • Utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team
  • Documents patient information in EHR.
• Teamwork:Willing to share responsibilities, support their teammates, and work together to achieve common goals.
  • Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
• Nursing Practice:Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Engages in professional development activities to stay current with advancements and best practices in ambulatory care.
  • Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas
  • Contributes to the development of practice guiding resources (policies, procedures, guidelines, protocol orders, etc.)

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code:

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes

On call responsibilities as directed: Yes

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $24.15 - $34.37 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6968
• Locations 8640 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, 20110, US