Part Time LPN - Outpatient

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

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Practice Leadership to conduct Daily Huddles and Weekly Care Team meetings, in which the team will review practice population health data 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, performing first aid for injuries, lacerations, etc. as ordered by physician.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing. Administers vaccines and completes required documentation. Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG, Pulmonary Function, etc. as ordered by the physician.

Collaborates with practice team to support Population Health efforts, such as panel management using Value Based Clinical registries. Coordinates test and referral tracking, in order 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 with regard to health coaching and motivational interviewing.

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.

Coumadin management and patient follow up.

Collaborates With Lead Medical Assistant To

• Maintain par level of clinical supplies for facility.
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure that the clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintain par level of clinical supplies for facility.

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

Required Experience

Experience in primary care preferred, minimum 6 months 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 CPR certification.

Salary

$26.00 - $39.11 Hourly

Benefits

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.