What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic LPN II-CMG Amherst-Full Time/Day Shift position at Centra Medical Group?
LPNs practice under the Virginia State Board of Nursing and under the supervision of a professional registered nurse. The Centra Medical Group (CMG) licensed practical nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides care to patients in a medical practice under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model. The LPN collaborates with providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care. The LPN coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The LPN works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's mission, vision, and values. The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Nurses Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing.
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program
Required Certifications and Licensures: Hold a current, active license as a practical nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a practical nurse
Assists with physical exams and health histories
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families
Provides health promotion, counseling and education to patients and caregivers. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing a rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements
Administers medications, wound care, and personal health interventions at the direction of a provider
Maintains accurate, detailed patient records and charts using an electronic medical records (EMR) system
Collects patient information to share with and collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members
Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations
Adheres to CMG Quality Metrics driven by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of (HIPAA) regulations
May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time
