What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - SOVAH Family Medicine Clinic East position at Sovah Health - Danville?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
SOVAH Family Medicine Clinic East (404 Airport Drive, Suite A Danville, VA 24540)
Position Summary:
- Provides clinical support to patients in the outpatient clinic under the supervision of the physician. Provides continuity and appropriate care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards.
- Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic; escorts patients to exam rooms; monitors patient flow.
- Accesses computer for patient reports; prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.
- Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, etc.
- Performs office procedures; assists provider/physician with minor clinical procedures.
- Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes and eRx prescriptions as directed by provider/physician.
- Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed.
- Obtains patient referrals, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications for patients using eCW.
- Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting incoming faxes, completing forms as requested or needed.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient and families.
- May administer medications, injections, immunizations; utilizes office and lab equipment for inpatient orders, lab tests.
- Serves as a liaison between drug reps and physician, maintains drug sample closet.
- Completes nurse visit notes and visit codes appropriately; completes assigned tasks through eCW.
- Monitors refrigerator temperatures; manages hazardous waste.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training
- And much more…
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact State required
- Previous LPN experience preferred.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
