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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urology Team
$47k-58k (estimate)
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2 Months Ago
VIRGINIA WOMENS CENTER INC is Hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urology Team Near Richmond, VA
Job Details
Job Location: Short Pump Office - Richmond, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
What you do
Location: Short Pump Office at 12129 Graham Meadows Drive, Richmond, VA 23233
Full-time Opening: 40 hours/week
Scheduled Shifts: Monday - Friday, optional Saturday (1/2 day) morning shifts available
Scheduled Hours: primarily 8:00am - 4:30pm with 30-minute lunch break
Full-time Opening: 40 hours/week
Scheduled Shifts: Monday - Friday, optional Saturday (1/2 day) morning shifts available
Scheduled Hours: primarily 8:00am - 4:30pm with 30-minute lunch break
Summary: Provide professional nursing care for office patients following established standards and practices. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Greets patients and prepares patients for and assists with examinations; instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
2. Administers injections and medications, provides wound care and incision checks, interprets physician’s instructions to patients, assists with minor surgery, aids physician during treatments, examinations, and patient testing.
3. Performs voiding trials for patients.
4. Prepares equipment; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment per OSHA guidelines.
5. Conducts microscopic urinalysis evaluation using Clinitek Status.
6. Inserts Foley Catheters and SP tubes.
7. Evaluates urine cultures, proceeds with treatment based on established protocols. Sends results for review by a physician.
8. Enters/updates current medications into EMR.
9. Instructs the patient and/or family regarding medication, treatment instructions, or health care information as needed. Provide patient teaching regarding pessary use.
10. Refills patient prescriptions based on office protocols.
11. Notifies patients of test results as directed by the physician.
12. Arranges pre-op labs, and follow-up arrangements for further testing or treatment when necessary.
13. Calls post-op patients as required by the physician.
14. Maintains stock of supplies and medications.
15. Maintains logbook of cold sterilization process.
16. Oversees schedule of appointments and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
17. Maintains and updates surveillance of test results in EMR system and Patient Safety report.
18. Attends required meetings.
19. Complies with Virginia Women's Center’s policies and procedures. Follows guidelines required by HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations. Maintains appropriate attendance and punctuality as defined by Virginia Women's Center.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Education, Experience, and/or Licensure
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Virginia State Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license
- CPR certification
- Previous urology specialty experience including cystoscopy and urethral dilation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of OSHA guidelines.
- Knowledge of VWC's computer system software and its functionality as it pertains to patient care.
- Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to urology specialty.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining electronic records, preparing reports, and responding to correspondence.
- Skill in maintaining departmental quality assurance and quality control standards.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and memos.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, electronic, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to maintain strictest patient confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate with patient to ascertain needs (requires independent judgment for assessing patient needs for appropriate preparation for exam; suggesting solution to patient phoning with problems; providing guidance and information regarding medication provided by physician).
- Ability to obtain vital signs and administer medication.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in recording information in patient charts, in labeling specimens, and in giving test results to patients.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to respond with flexibility to changing workload or patient assignments.
- Ability to perform effectively as a team member, supporting a patient-focused environment in all interactions with co-workers, patients, families, visitors, and volunteers.
- Ability to type 30 words per minute.
Physical Demands
Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, and reaching. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, computer, keyboard, fax; and medical equipment including stethoscope, scales, microscope, and blood-pressure cuff. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Work Environment
Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. Potential for exposure to hazards/blood borne pathogens. Hepatitis B and TB test required.
What we offer
Benefits & Rewards
- A service-centered culture reflecting a strong work-ethic and caring, compassionate team members
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities
- Health and dental insurance
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and flex spending accounts (FSA)
- 401k plan with employer contributions and match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life insurance both employer-paid and voluntary
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual employer contribution toward uniforms/scrubs
- Employer paid long-term disability benefits and comprehensive employee assistance program
- A variety of discount programs offered to employees
- Employee referral bonus and peer recognition programs
- Company-sponsored FUN events and community volunteer opportunities
Virginia Women's Center is a full-service women's health care practice specializing in gynecology, obstetrics, urogynecology, weight and wellness, high-risk obstetrics, obstetrical genetic counseling, breast, bone and mental health services, ultrasound, and surgeries and procedures.
Living Our Values
| We put patients first.
| We embrace change.
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| We play as a team.
| We work to be better.
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If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Virginia Women's Center, please contact our HR Department at (804) 288-4084.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in the workplace.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Other
SALARY
$47k-58k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/06/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
WEBSITE
vwcentre.com
HEADQUARTERS
Kilmarnock, VA
SIZE
<25
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