LPN OUTPATIENT

Jobtailor; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a physician practice in Blacksburg, VA. You will perform patient assessments, document in the EMR, and support clinical procedures under physician supervision.

Your responsibilities include medication administration, phlebotomy, specimen handling, and assisting with radiology and tele-dermatology workflows where licensed. Virginia LPN licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing; Virginia licensure required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical nursing support under physician supervision in a clinic.
• Perform patient assessments including vitals, chief complaint, and meds.
• Administer medications and injections as directed and manage specimen collection.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Procedures

X-Ray Procedures

Quality Control

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Tele-Dermatology Coordination

Tele-Retinal Coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Virginia

AHA BLS-HCP Certification

Limited Radiologic Technician Licensure (if radiology performed)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Automated Computer Systems

Job description

• Provide practical nursing support in a physician practice or clinic under the direction of a physician or mid-level practitioner
• Provide nursing care for patients of all ages
• Complete patient assessments, including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, and medications
• Prepare patients for provider evaluations, examinations, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures
• Coordinate tele-retinal and tele-dermatology clinic setup
• Administer medications and injections as directed
• Maintain, clean, restock, and sterilize clinical rooms, equipment, supplies, and instruments
• Document and maintain patient information in the electronic medical record
• Contribute to performance improvement activities
• Provide patient teaching on lab results, diet, medications, and follow-up care
• Assist with specialist referral authorizations and testing pre-authorizations
• Collect, prepare, label, and dispose of laboratory specimens safely
• Perform laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, specimen collection, onsite testing, quality control, proficiency testing, equipment calibration, and Q/A plan maintenance when applicable
• Perform x-ray procedures and related documentation when applicable
• Perform other trained practice-operation tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required, or new graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam
• One year of experience in a physician office preferred
• Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia (LPN) required
• Current AHA BLS-HCP certification required
• Limited Radiologic Technician licensure required if performing radiology
• Customer-driven
• Positive demeanor and professional appearance and approach
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to use automated computer systems, including electronic medical records
• Keyboarding skills for automated computer systems and electronic medical records
• Ability to comply with federal, state, local, organizational, and departmental policies and standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing practical nursing support, including patient assessments, medication administration, and electronic medical record management. Proficient in performing laboratory procedures and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Current Licensure As A Practical Nurse (LPN)
• AHA BLS-HCP Certification
• Limited Radiologic Technician Licensure
• Patient Assessment Skills
• Electronic Medical Record Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Procedures
• X-Ray Procedures
• Quality Control
• Specimen Collection
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Tele-Dermatology Coordination
• Tele-Retinal Coordination

Soft Skills

• Good Verbal Communication
• Good Written Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Customer-Driven Approach
• Positive Demeanor

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current Licensure As A Practical Nurse (LPN)
• AHA BLS-HCP Certification
• Limited Radiologic Technician Licensure

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Clinical Support
• Healthcare Compliance
• Performance Improvement
• Patient Teaching

Tools & Technologies

• Automated Computer Systems
• Electronic Medical Records