LPN - Penn Virtua Microvascular Surgery

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ is seeking an LPN to join our patient care team. You will support clinicians by preparing patients, documenting vital signs, and assisting with exams in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Requirements include graduation from an approved LPN program, current NJ LPN license, and BLS.

You will help coordinate care, manage transitions, and maintain supplies and EMR entries. We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical specialty preferred, minimum 2 years in a physician practice.
• Knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile technique.
• Current NJ LPN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint.
• Prepare exam room as required based on chief complaint.
• Provide general medical care such as administering medications and wound care as ordered.
• Obtain specimens for processing and complete required documentation.
• Maintain clinical line and triage nursing calls with proper instructions and coordination.
• Coordinate test and referral tracking to support care coordination.
• Lead patient education efforts and support medical assistants in delivering education.
• Assist in pre-operative clearance and transitions of care, including documentation in EMR.

Skills

LPN skillset

Vital signs

Patient care

Wound care

Medical assistance

Education

Graduate of approved LPN School of Nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Marlton - 6001 Lincoln Drive

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40

Additional Locations:

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Leadership to improve care and achieve practice goals.

Supports the delivery of patient care:

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Prepares exam room as required based on chief complaint.
• Provides general medical treatment such as administering medications, applying appliances, dressings, wound vacs, performing first aid for injuries, lacerations, etc. as ordered by physician.
• obtains specimens for processing and completes required documentation.
• Maintain clinical line and triage all nursing calls, giving proper instruction or collaborating with surgeons and /or physician assistants to plan patient's care

• Coordinates test and referral tracking, to support care coordination efforts.

Supports Care Management Efforts:

• Leads patient education efforts; supports and trains Medical Assistants in effectively delivering education to patients.
• Leads self-management efforts for patients with chronic conditions, providing ongoing training and support to Medical Assistants about health coaching and post-operative instructions.
• Assists in pre-operative clearance for patients - works with Pre - Admission Testing

Under direction of Clinician, coordinates Transitions of Care:

• Ensures outreach to patients within 48 hours of Hospital discharge or within 7 days of ED Visits - schedules follow-up visits as appropriate.
• Facilitates hospital and other records into the EMR prior to visit.
• Processes Disability paperwork for surgical patients

Collaborates with Lead Medical Assistant to:

• Maintain par level of clinical supplies for facility.
• Maintains a record and rotate stock to assess and remove any expired supplies
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure that the clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.

Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure that the clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.

Required Experience

Experience in surgical specialty preferred, minimum 2 years' experience in a physician practice. Knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile technique.

Required Education

Graduate of approved LPN School of Nursing.

Training/Certification/Licensure

Current NJ LPN License.

Current BLS certification.

• Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $39.11The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
• Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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