LPN - Sovah Internal Medicine Danville
LPN - Sovah Internal Medicine Danville
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Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse SOVAH Internal Medicine Danville 125 Executive Drive Suite H Danville VA 24541
Full Time Days
Position Summary:
Provides clinical support to patients in the outpatient clinic under the supervision of the physician.Providescontinuityandappropriate careto patientsin accordance withapplicable scope and standards.
Triages patients by phone and as walkins 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;assistsprovider/physician with minor clinical procedures.
Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes andeRxprescriptions as directed by provider/physician.
Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed.
Obtains patient referrals preauthorizations and precertifications for patients usingeCW.
Performs various administrative duties including answering phone patient calls returning phone callsreceivingandsorting incomingfaxes completing forms as requested or needed.
Monitors documents and communicates patients status and reactions to interventions with RN physicianpatientandfamilies.
May administer medications injections immunizations;utilizesoffice and lab equipment for inpatient orders lab tests.
Serves as a liaison between drug reps and physicianmaintainsdrug sample closet.
Completes nurse visit notes and visit codes appropriately; completes assigned tasks througheCW.
Monitors refrigerator temperatures; manages hazardous waste.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose.Comeworkwhere you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health Danville is a250 bedhospital with the regions 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 quaintsmall towncharm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scenenumerouslocal restaurants and shops diverse educational institutions and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellnessassistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistancefor qualified applicants
Professional development Growth opportunities and Mentorbased training
And much more
Minimum Qualifications:
Current LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact State
PreviousLPN experience preferred.
Requires critical thinking skills decisivejudgmentand the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA)
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees andcomplies withall 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 veteransstatusor any other basis protected by applicable federalstateor local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
