LPN

Sentara; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health's SMG Family Medicine New Town in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a full-time LPN to support providers in ambulatory care. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, administering meds and immunizations, and assisting with procedures.

You will document in the EHR, educate patients, and help manage patient flow under provider direction. Licensure, NCLEX-PN, BLS, and 1–2 years of ambulatory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• The candidate completed an accredited practical nursing program and is eligible for LPN/LVN licensure.
• Previous ambulatory or physician practice experience preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license, NCLEX-PN passed, and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the EHR.
• Administers medications and immunizations within scope.
• Collects specimens and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Provides patient education and follow-up instructions.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Immunizations

Ambulatory care

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Accredited practical nursing program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR proficiency

BLS certification

Job description

City/StateWilliamsburg, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:SMG Family Medicine New Town in Williamsburg is hiring a full-time LPN.Up to $8K Sign on Bonus to Qualified Candidate!JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a physician practice or clinic supports providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. The role rooms patients, gathers and records health information, measures vital signs, administers medications and immunizations, collects blood specimens, and performs simple diagnostic tests. The LPN prepares patients and rooms for examinations, assists with procedures, and provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope. Working closely with the care team, the LPN helps manage patient flow, responds to messages and refill requests under provider direction, and may direct the work of medical assistants and aides. Accurate documentation in the electronic health record supports continuity, care coordination, and safe outpatient care.MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATIONCompletion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in an ambulatory or physician practice setting is preferred.MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCEOne to two years of nursing experience is preferred, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting. New graduates of an accredited practical nursing program may be considered.MINIMUM REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / LICENSURECurrent, unencumbered state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license is required. Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIESSkilled in ambulatory nursing care within the LPN scope. Accurate vital sign measurement, medication and immunization administration, and specimen collection. Ability to room patients, prepare rooms, and assist with office procedures. Strong patient education and clear communication. Efficient support of patient flow in a busy clinic. Comfort documenting in the electronic health record and using clinical messaging tools. Ability to guide medical assistants and aides. Dependable follow-through within scope.RESPONSIBILITIESAssists providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the electronic health record.Administers medications and immunizations within the LPN scope of practice.Collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests as ordered.Prepares patients and treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.Provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.Supports patient flow and processes messages and refill requests under provider direction.Directs the day-to-day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.Follows infection prevention and safety standards consistent with DNV and CMS requirements.Performs other related duties as assigned.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $26.10 - $38.70 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.