LPN - Clarksville, VA

107 Halifax Regional Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Clarksville Family Practice in Clarksville, VA is seeking an onsite Licensed Practical Nurse to support providers in delivering direct patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, administering medications and immunizations, collecting specimens, and assisting with exams.

New graduates are eligible for consideration; a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000 is available. Epic experience is highly preferred, with a full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, no nights

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nursing program and LPN/LVN licensure.
• Active state LPN/LVN license and NCLEX-PN/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and RNs with direct patient care in clinic.
• Room patients, record vitals and health information in EHR.
• Administer medications and immunizations within scope.
• Collect blood specimens and perform basic diagnostic tests.
• Prepare patients and rooms for exams and assist with procedures.
• Educate patients and provide follow-up instructions.
• Support patient flow and respond to messages per provider direction.
• Supervise MAs and aides as assigned.
• Follow infection prevention and CMS/DNV standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ambulatory nursing

Vital signs

Medication administration

Immunizations

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited practical nursing program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EMR

CPR/BLS

Job description

City/State Clarksville, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Clarksville Family Practice is hiring an LPN onsite in Clarksville, VA! New Graduates Eligible candidates may receive up to an $8,000 sign-on bonus! Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday through Friday No nights or holidays Epic experience highly preferred

Overview JOB DESCRIPTION

The 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 EDUCATION

Completion 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 EXPERIENCE

One 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 / LICENSURE

Current, 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 COMPETENCIES

• Skilled 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists 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.

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