LPN Outpatient - Internal Medicine

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness studios

Health app access

Childcare discounts

Continued education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking an LPN for outpatient - internal medicine in Roanoke, VA. You will provide nursing support in a physician practice, perform assessments, and assist with exams and procedures, including lab and radiology tasks as applicable.

Requirements include VA LPN licensure, 1 year physician office experience preferred, and BLS-HCP certification. Strong communication and EMR skills are essential for timely documentation and patient education.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing; or new graduate eligible to sit for VA licensure exam.
• Experience: One year physician office experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Active Virginia LPN license; Radiologic Technician Limited if performing radiology; BLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides practical nursing support in a physician practice or clinic as directed by the physician.
• Maintains compliance with policies and standards.
• Cares for patients of all ages and performs nursing assessments.
• Prepares patients for provider evaluation and assists during exams.
• Documents patient information in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Assists with lab and radiology procedures as applicable.
• Provides patient teaching and coordinates referrals as needed.

Skills

Practical nursing

Communication skills

EMR systems

Problem solving

Keyboarding

Education

Graduate of practical nursing program

Virginia LPN licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Information

Employment Status: Full time | Shift: Day (United States) | Facility: 2 Riverside Cir, Roanoke | Requisition Number: R149181 | Position: LPN Outpatient - Internal Medicine (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

• Provides practical nursing support in the delivery of quality care for patients in a physician practice or clinic setting as directed by the physician or mid‑level practitioner.
• Complies with all federal, state, local, Carilion Clinic, and departmental policies and standards as applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Provides nursing care for patients of all ages.
• Completes patient assessment, including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
• Prepares patient for provider evaluation – obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, assisting during exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Coordinates tele‑retinal and tele‑dermatology clinic set up.
• Administers medications and injections as directed by the provider.
• Maintains work area, exam, treatment, and x‑ray rooms and lab in a clean, safe manner; restocks supplies and instruments; sterilizes reusable equipment as needed.
• Documents and maintains patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner to include updates on treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, patient concerns, etc.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
• Provides patient teaching as indicated and directed by the provider, including lab results, diet instructions, medication instructions, appropriate follow‑up, and reinforcing provider instructions as needed.
• Assists with referral authorizations for specialists and pre‑authorizations for testing and ancillary services.
• Assists with lab procedures – collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab, labeling all specimens with accurate patient ID.
• Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
• LAB (if applicable): Performs lab procedures as directed by the provider (phlebotomy, peripheral sticks, collecting and preparing urine specimens, throat smears); conducts lab testing onsite after appropriate training, including waived and moderate complexity studies; prepares equipment to begin testing; runs daily quality control tests as directed by lead clinical/lab staff; adheres to quality control measures; performs proficiency testing and control testing and calibration on all equipment; maintains Q/A Plan.
• RADIOLOGY (if applicable): Performs x‑ray procedures as directed by the provider; takes measures to prevent excessive exposure to patient and self; completes all documentation and labeling of x‑rays.
• Performs any other tasks relating to the operation of the practice that may be assigned or requested for which training has been provided.

What We Require

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required, or new graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.

Experience: One (1) year experience in a physician office preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia (LPN) required. Licensure as a Radiologic Technician Limited if performing radiology. Current AHA BLS‑HCP certification required.

Other:

• Customer driven.
• Demonstrates a positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and a professional appearance and approach.
• Must have the ability to problem‑solve and communicate with a wide variety of people effectively.
• Must exhibit skills to utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Compensation Range

$21.61 - $30.25. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer‑funded pension plan, vested after five years (voluntary 403B).
• Paid time off (accrued from day one).
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health.
• Discounts on childcare.
• Continued education and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer: we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800‑599‑2537, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E‑Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Recruiter

DANA JOHNSON
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1‑800‑599‑2537.