Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Location:

Lung and Sleep Specialists at NN – Newport News, VA 23606

Position Type:
Full Time

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse I is responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of physicians and Patient/Clinical Services Manager.

• Reviewing the daily schedule.
• Open/clean/close down all rooms, keeping them stocked (supplies/forms) and prepped for patient appointments.
• Checking patient in EHR:
  • Getting vitals (Height/Weight/BP).
  • Getting the chief complaint of why patient is in.
  • Going over all medications with patients to see if they need refills.
  • Going over all allergies and social history.
  • Making sure all gaps in care are closed.
  • Making sure labs are available if they have been done prior to the appointment.
  • Doing EKG, BW, or any other test if requested by the physician.
• Assist the physician with any surgeries or other exams.
• Check patient out, making sure they have all prescriptions and any other material the physician would like the patient to have.
• Give injections, draw and process.
• Print requisitions for all blood work done.
• Sort through daily correspondence and give it to the physician for review.
• Checking inbox continuously through the day – handling all messages from front office and provider.
• Calling/mailing info to patients about labs or referral appointments set up by the nurse.
• Corresponding with the physician on any patient’s questions that come in, refills if we don't have triage.
• Sending any prior authorizations or insurance referrals to referral clerk as needed.
• Clean and prep equipment as needed.
• Call patients with lab results.
• All other duties assigned by the office manager or providers.

• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting and records.
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.

• High School Diploma or GED and one to three months related experience or training.
• Nursing school diploma.
• Current VA state license.
• CPR certification.

• Ability to lift or move equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter data into a computer via a keyboard.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally squat and lean over.
• Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Basic vision, corrected.
• Ability to smell.
• Ability to see and understand data on a computer screen.

• Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values.
• Excellent Time Management / Organization.
• Open Communication / Positive.
• Goal Driven.
• Excellent Customer Service.
• Juggles Multiple Priorities.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail.

All statements are essential functions of the position unless identified as non-essential by an asterisk (*).