LPN Outpatient - Gastroenterology (151905)

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Sign on Bonus:$5000.00 sign on bonus available per applicable guidelines (external applicants only)

How Youll Help Transform Healthcare:

May have occasional need to cover Rockbridge satellite clinic.

Our Licensed Practical Nurses provide 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.

LPN job duties include but may not be limited to the following:

• 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.
• 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 patient information in the electronic medical record.
• 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.

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 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. Fast paced physician practice. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke Va. you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals Level 1 and 3 trauma centers Level 3 NICU Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences multi-specialty physician practices and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path make new discoveries and most importantly make a difference. Here in a place where the air is clean people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.