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LPN - Shore Medical Center at Metompkin
full-timeParksley

Summary

Location

Parksley

Type

full-time

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About this role

Parksley, Virginia


Overview
Performs duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or a registered nurse. Responsible for conducting a focused assessment of the patient to include vital signs and gathering data, implementing established plans of care, and evaluating effectiveness of treatments in the medical practice setting. May float to other practices within the region providing operational support as needed.

What you will do
  • Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per Riverside Medical Group standards. Maintains documentation for quality assurance to include but not limited to point of care testing, medication logs and annual wellness visits. Works with providers to assure care gaps are routinely addressed with each patient. Documentation is accurate, legible and completed same day. Knowledgeable and skillful in lab functions and lab proficiency testing. Maintains excellent clinical competency by adhering to the standard clinical expectations for Riverside Medical Group. This includes updating, verifying, and maintaining patient records by properly interviewing the patient and confirming purpose of visit. Prepares patient for examination by obtaining vital signs proficiently (including manual vital signs when mechanical devices are not available). Prepare and sanitize exam rooms before and after patient appointments. Administer medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician. Assists with processing prescription refill requests for approval and forwarding to pharmacies. Maintains medical inventory of supplies and keep exam rooms stocked appropriately. Keeps any necessary equipment in operating order and facilitating preventive maintenance when needed. Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations with scope of practice, HIPAA, and OSHA standards. Completes all required competencies and education to maintain skill level to provide safe patient care.
  • Provides patient education as needed and educates patients as necessary about the medications prescribed for them. Demonstrates positive patient care by explaining the importance of the completion of registration and patient medical history forms and how it relates to their care at our facility. Provides patient follow up with a sense of urgency regarding lab calls, patient phone calls, prescription fills and refills, referrals and appointment scheduling.
  • Answer telephone calls from patients, pharmacies, physicians, vendors, etc. by close of business. Communicate lab/pathology results and schedules additional tests per provider order.
  • Ensures proper reimbursement from insurance companies by performing pre-authorization for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests.
  • Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
  • Program Graduate, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

Experience
  • 1 year Nursing experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
  • CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

Other facts

Tech stack
Patient Assessment,Clinical Documentation,Vital Signs,Medication Administration,Vaccine Administration,Lab Functions,HIPAA Compliance,OSHA Standards,Patient Education,Pre-authorization,Inventory Maintenance,Quality Assurance,Patient Follow Up,Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration,Point of Care Testing,Prescription Refills

About Riverside Health System

Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, wellness centers, etc. providing comprehensive, high quality health care services to citizens of eastern Virginia. Riverside has been the leading provider of state-of-the-art healthcare in the region since 1915.

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Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1915

What you'll do

  • The Licensed Practical Nurse performs duties under supervision, including conducting focused patient assessments, implementing care plans, and evaluating treatment effectiveness in a medical practice setting. Responsibilities also involve accurate clinical documentation, maintaining quality assurance records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

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What does a LPN - Shore Medical Center at Metompkin do at Riverside Health System?

As a LPN - Shore Medical Center at Metompkin at Riverside Health System, you will: the Licensed Practical Nurse performs duties under supervision, including conducting focused patient assessments, implementing care plans, and evaluating treatment effectiveness in a medical practice setting. Responsibilities also involve accurate clinical documentation, maintaining quality assurance records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations..

Why join Riverside Health System as a LPN - Shore Medical Center at Metompkin?

Riverside Health System is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the LPN - Shore Medical Center at Metompkin position at Riverside Health System remote?

The LPN - Shore Medical Center at Metompkin position at Riverside Health System is based in Parksley, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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