LPN - Elizabeth Lakes Family Practice

Riverside Medical Group - Peninsula - Primary Care Physicians; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Medical Group - Peninsula - Primary Care Physicians in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join the on-site team. Under physician supervision, you will perform focused assessments, obtain vitals, document care, administer vaccines, and support care coordination.

This front-line role emphasizes accurate charting, medication management, room preparation, lab proficiency, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely patient care and quality

Qualifications

• Program graduate with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Virginia LPN license required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical documentation per Riverside standards.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare patient for examination.
• Administer medications and vaccines under physician supervision.
• Manage medication refills and prescription processing.
• Maintain exam rooms, inventory, and equipment.
• Support care gaps and follow up with labs and referrals.
• Communicate test results and coordinate tests as ordered.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program Graduate

Job description

Hampton, VirginiaHiring Range$25.80 - $35.48/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewPerforms duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or a registered nurse. Responsible for conducting a focused assessment of the patient to include vital signs and gathering data, implementing established plans of care, and evaluating effectiveness of treatments in the medical practice setting. May float to other practices within the region providing operational support as needed.What you will doAccurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per Riverside Medical Group standards. Maintains documentation for quality assurance to include but not limited to point of care testing, medication logs and annual wellness visits. Works with providers to assure care gaps are routinely addressed with each patient. Documentation is accurate, legible and completed same day. Knowledgeable and skillful in lab functions and lab proficiency testing. Maintains excellent clinical competency by adhering to the standard clinical expectations for Riverside Medical Group. This includes updating, verifying, and maintaining patient records by properly interviewing the patient and confirming purpose of visit. Prepares patient for examination by obtaining vital signs proficiently (including manual vital signs when mechanical devices are not available). Prepare and sanitize exam rooms before and after patient appointments. Administer medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician. Assists with processing prescription refill requests for approval and forwarding to pharmacies. Maintains medical inventory of supplies and keep exam rooms stocked appropriately. Keeps any necessary equipment in operating order and facilitating preventive maintenance when needed. Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations with scope of practice, HIPAA, and OSHA standards. Completes all required competencies and education to maintain skill level to provide safe patient care.Provides patient education as needed and educates patients as necessary about the medications prescribed for them. Demonstrates positive patient care by explaining the importance of the completion of registration and patient medical history forms and how it relates to their care at our facility. Provides patient follow up with a sense of urgency regarding lab calls, patient phone calls, prescription fills and refills, referrals and appointment scheduling.Answer telephone calls from patients, pharmacies, physicians, vendors, etc. by close of business. Communicate lab/pathology results and schedules additional tests per provider order.Ensures proper reimbursement from insurance companies by performing pre-authorization for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests.Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as assigned.QualificationsEducationProgram Graduate, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)Experience1 year Nursing experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.