LPN: Primary Care Care Coordinator & Patient Educator

Virtua Health; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Health and dependent care FSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mantua Township, NJ, is seeking a licensed practical nurse to support primary care teams. You will prepare patients for exams, document vital signs, and assist with exams and treatments under physician direction.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, administering vaccines, performing basic procedures, coordinating care, and supporting population health initiatives with care teams. Ideal candidates hold a NJ LPN license, CPR certification, and at least 6 months in a physician

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved LPN School of Nursing.
• Current NJ LPN License and CPR certification.
• Experience in primary care is preferred; minimum 6 months in a physician practice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Practice Leadership to conduct Daily Huddles and Weekly Care Team meetings, reviewing practice population health data.
• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs and chief complaint; prepares exam room as required.
• Provides general medical treatment such as administering medications, applying dressings, and performing first aid as ordered by physician.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens; administers vaccines and documents accordingly; performs diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Leads patient education efforts and supports Medical Assistants in delivering education to patients.
• Coordinates transitions of care, including outreach within 48 hours of hospital discharge or 7 days after ED visits and scheduling follow-ups.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs documentation

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Graduate of approved LPN School of Nursing

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Virtua Health in Mantua Township, NJ, is seeking a licensed practical nurse to support primary care teams. You will prepare patients for exams, document vital signs, and assist with exams and treatments under physician direction.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, administering vaccines, performing basic procedures, coordinating care, and supporting population health initiatives with care teams. Ideal candidates hold a NJ LPN license, CPR certification, and at least 6 months in a physician