Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Licensed Practical Nurse Outpatient

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDaleville, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing, or a new graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
One year of experience in a physician office is preferred.
Current Virginia licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
Limited Radiologic Technician licensure is required if performing radiology.
Current AHA BLS-HCP certification is required.
Must be able to use automated computer systems, including electronic medical records; keyboarding skills are required.
Must be able to problem-solve and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
Must demonstrate a positive demeanor and a professional appearance and approach.

Responsibilities

Provide practical nursing support in delivering patient care in a physician practice or clinic as directed by a physician or mid-level practitioner, following applicable policies and standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
Provide nursing care for patients of all ages.
Assess patients, including recording height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, and current medications.
Prepare patients for provider evaluation by obtaining specimens, positioning patients for exams, listing medications, and assisting with exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Coordinate tele-retinal and tele-dermatology clinic setup.
Administer medications and injections as directed by the provider.
Maintain exam, treatment, x-ray, and laboratory areas in a clean and safe manner; restock supplies and instruments and sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
Document and maintain patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner, including treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns.
Contribute to performance improvement activities.
Provide patient teaching as directed by the provider, including lab results, diet and medication instructions, appropriate follow-up, and reinforcement of provider instructions.
Assist with specialist referral authorizations and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services.
Assist with laboratory procedures, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference labs, and labeling specimens with accurate patient identification.
Follow safety precautions and standards and ensure proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
When applicable, perform laboratory procedures as directed by the provider, including phlebotomy, peripheral sticks, collection and preparation of urine specimens, throat smears, and onsite waived and moderate-complexity testing after appropriate training.
Prepare equipment for laboratory specimen testing and run daily quality-control tests as directed by lead clinical or laboratory staff.
Follow quality-control measures for laboratory procedures, including proficiency testing, control testing, and equipment calibration; maintain the quality-assurance plan.
When applicable, perform x-ray procedures as directed by the provider, take measures to prevent excessive exposure to the patient and self, and complete x-ray documentation and labeling.
Perform other tasks relating to practice operations for which training has been provided.

Desired Qualifications

One year of experience in a physician office.

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Facility:

150 Market Ridge Ln - Daleville

Requisition Number:

R162966 LPN Outpatient, Family Medicine-Daleville (Open)



How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

***Sign on bonus available for qualified applicants***

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Provides practical nursing support in the delivery of quality care for the patient in a physician practice or clinic setting as directed by the physician or mid-level practitioner. Complies with all federal, state, local, Carilion Clinic, and departmental policies and standards as applicable. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.



Provides nursing care for patients of all ages.
Completes patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
Prepares patient for provider evaluation, including obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, assisting during exams and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Coordinates tele-retinal and tele-dermatology clinic set up.
Administers medications and injections as directed by the provider.
Maintains work area, exam, treatment and x-ray rooms and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
Documents and maintains patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner to include update treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, patient concerns, etc.
Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.
Provides patient teaching as indicated and directed by the provider, including lab results, diet instructions, medication instructions, appropriate follow-up, and reinforcing provider instructions as needed.
Assists with referral authorizations for specialists and pre-authorizations for testing and ancillary services.
Assists with lab procedures, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab, labeling all specimens with accurate patient ID.
Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.

LAB (if applicable)
Performs lab procedures as directed by the provider including phlebotomy, peripheral sticks, collecting and preparing urine specimens, throat smears; conduct lab testing onsite after appropriate training, including waived and moderate complexity studies.
Prepares equipment to begin testing lab specimens. Runs daily quality control tests as directed by lead clinical/lab staff.
Adheres to quality control measures with all lab procedures, performing proficiency testing and conducting control testing and calibration on all equipment. Maintains Q/A Plan. Prepares equipment to begin testing lab specimens. Runs daily quality control test as directed by the clinical/lab staff.

RADIOLOGY (if applicable)
Performs x-ray procedures as directed by the provider. Takes measures to prevent excessive exposure to patient and self. Completes all documentation and labeling of x-rays.
Performs any other tasks relating to the operation of the practice that may be assigned or requested for which training has been provided.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing required, or new graduate of approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
Experience: One (1) year experience in a physician office preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Virginia (LPN) required. Licensure as a Radiologic Technician Limited if performing radiology. Current AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
Other: Customer driven. Demonstrates a positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and a professional appearance and approach. Must have the ability to problem-solve and communicate with a wide variety of people in an effective manner. Must exhibit skills to utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.

Compensation Range:

$21.61 - $30.25

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

RHONDA JOHNSON

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $310K
Headquarters: Roanoke, VA
Founded: 1976

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