Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory (UVA Pediatrics Culpeper)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory role supports pediatric care in ambulatory settings, performing poc tests, vaccines, rooming patients, drawing blood, and communicating lab results under supervision. The schedule offers 4-10 hour shifts or 5-hour shifts across the week, with Saturdays on rotation.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, ongoing education, and reinforcing care plans while coordinating with providers and the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in Virginia prior to onboarding.
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pediatric provider with poc tests, vaccines, rooming patients, drawing blood, calling lab results.
• Manage in-basket and e-faxes; coordinate tests and care plans.
• Provide direct patient care and education; reinforce care plans under supervision of physician/RN designee.

Skills

Patient care

Ambulatory nursing

Education

LPN license program graduate

Job description

Works with a pediatric provider performing poc tests, administering vaccines, rooming patients, drawing blood, calling lab results, working the in basket and e-faxes.

Schedule: Our clinic has 2 locations and is open Monday-Saturday. We have an option of working 4-10 hour (730am-630pm) shifts or 5-hour (8am-5pm 4 days and 9am-6pm 1 day) shifts each week. Saturdays are covered on a rotation hours are 830am-1pm.

Responsible for providing direct patient care, ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans, and providing general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness. 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory

• Assist the registered nurse and/or provider through data collection concerning the physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
• Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient’s needs as directed by the registered nurse/provider.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of care given in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
• Provide ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans developed by the Provider/RN based on identified health and education needs and the condition and age of the patient.
• Provides a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
• In addition to other job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: The pay range for this role is $21.95 - $34.02 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE:

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Experience:

• None Required

Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required

Physical Demands:

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20-50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

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