Location: Danville,VA, USA
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Danville Pediatrics Clinic (201 S. Main Street, Suite 2100, Danville, VA 24541)
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.