Licensed Practical Nurse Outpatient Primary Care

Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

The primary purpose of the Outpatient Primary Care Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is to provide technically proficient, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN) or provider, supporting safe, efficient clinical operations and contributing to high-quality care within the healthcare team. The (LPN/LVN) demonstrates the knowledge and ability to appropriately carry out patient care based on the patients' conditions;

to use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Completed work should need only a general review by an RN or provider for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures. Nursing practice must be in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia governing licensure.

The Outpatient Primary Care LPN/LVN's practice in the Patient Aligned Care Team. Major Duties:

• Performing routine structured/focused health screenings or the equivalent, delivering basic nursing interventions, promoting patient safety, and assisting with ensuring smooth clinic flow, while reinforcing patient education, preventive care, and continuity of services across the care experience.
• Completing preventive procedures, nursing tasks, chart reviews, panel scrubbing, daily huddles, and visit preparation with routine or detailed higher-level review depending upon the complexity of the duties involved.
• Supporting efficient clinic operations by completing screening reminders, rooming patients, assisting providers with entry-level LPN/LVN tasks, managing room turnover, and conducting pre-visit calls to prepare patients for labs and procedures.
• Contributing to schedule management by reviewing upcoming appointments, assisting with identifying opportunities for alternate care modalities, supporting consult tracking, and serving as backup for routine post-discharge calls.
• Using clinic tools and workflows, participating in PACT meetings and helping maintain continuity, coordination, and quality of care across the team.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday Day 7:45am-4:15pm Telework:
Not available Functional Statement #: 10503F, 10502F, 10501F, 10500F Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized.

Physical Requirements:

Walking, bending, stooping, and lifting in the direct care of patients; some extended periods of sitting and/or standing.