Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Home Health - PRN

Mary Washington Healthcare; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 41.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mary Washington Healthcare seeks an LPN for a physician office practice to manage patient flow, document vitals, and perform EKGs among other nursing duties.

Responsibilities include patient triage, rooming, assisting clinicians, charting, scheduling procedures, and ensuring supplies. Must maintain infection control and patient confidentiality with a patient-centered approach.

Formación

• Requires valid LPN license from Virginia.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• Experience in physician office preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Provides general nursing care to patients including obtaining and documenting vitals.
• Performs patient triage and rooms patients.
• Assists physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Obtains patient history and vitals and documents in medical records.
• Ensures materials and supplies are available; maintains patient charts and records.
• Provides patient education and guidance for treatment-related inquiries.
• Coordinates appointments, procedures, surgeries and pre-certifications as required.
• Rotates coverage for clinical staffing in Mary Washington Medical Group practices.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Triage

Vital signs documentation

Educación

LPN license (Virginia)

BLS Provider CPR

Descripción del empleo

Start the day excited to make a difference end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for LPN nursing services in a physician office practice to control patient flow for physician, obtain and document patient vitals, perform EKG strips, and other nursing duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP)
• Performs patient triage
• Rooms patients
• Facilitates patient flow throughout the office
• Assists Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Obtains patient history, chief complaint and vitals and documents in medical record
• Ensures adequate materials and supplies are available at all times
• Provides patient and family education as appropriate
• Responds to and provides guidance for return calls to patients for patient treatment related phone inquiries
• Ensures patient appointments are assigned according to risk and severity
• Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent documents and reports
• Establishes and maintains high standard for customer satisfaction and customer service
• Schedules patient appointments for office visits
• Assists patients with scheduling of procedures, tests, and radiological exams
• Obtains authorization for procedures and studies as required
• Schedules patient surgeries
• Ensures necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments
• Learns front office functions, providing backup support and coverage as required
• Fills out disability forms for MD/PA to review and sign
• Works with third party payors to obtain authorization/pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other procedures ordered by physician
• Rotates/provides coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid LPN License from Virginia required
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• Experience working in a Physician Office preferred
• Previous experience with practice specialty preferred
• Must have knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE).

We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting
• Ability to lift 35 lbs
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to reach above/overhead

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• *Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements

It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.

Compensation Pay Range

$29.43 - $41.20

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare

Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified company we treat our Associates like family - with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority. As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines: Annual flu vaccine. MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply. Will be discussed at interview.