Clinic LPN - Ortho Trauma

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** Employment Status:
** Full time##
** Shift:
** Day (United States of America)##
** Facility:
** 2 Riverside Cir - Roanoke##
** Requisition Number:
** R148929 Clinic LPN - Ortho Trauma (Open)#
** How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
** Sign on Bonus  The Trauma clinic treats patients with high impact trauma injuries, such as multiple fractures, wounds & post surgery care. The staff provide a wide span of patient education on proper wound care, edema control, proper use of splints/braces, and cast care. Staff may perform suture & staple removal during office visits.
Provides 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. Complies with all federal, state, local, Carilion Clinic, and departmental policies and standards as applicable. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
* Provides nursing care for patients of all ages.
* 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.
* Coordinates tele-retinal and tele-dermatology clinic set up.
* 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 and maintains patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner to include update treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, patient concerns, etc.
* Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.
* 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, including collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab, labeling all specimens with accurate patient .
* Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
* ** LAB** (if applicable)
* Performs lab procedures as directed by the provider including phlebotomy, peripheral sticks, collecting and preparing urine specimens, throat smears; conduct lab testing onsite after appropriate training, including waived and moderate complexity studies.
* Prepares equipment to begin testing lab specimens.  Runs daily quality control tests as directed by lead clinical/lab staff.
* Adheres to quality control measures with all lab procedures, performing proficiency testing and conducting control testing and calibration on all equipment.  Maintains Q/A Plan.  Prepares equipment to begin testing lab specimens.  Runs daily quality control test as directed by the clinical/lab staff.
* ** RADIOLOGY** (if applicable)
* Performs x-ray procedures as directed by the provider. Takes measures to prevent excessive exposure to patient and self. Completes all documentation and labeling of x-rays.
* Performs any other tasks relating to the operation of the practice that may be assigned or requested for which training has been provided.#
** 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 radiology. Current AHA BLS-HCP certification required.  
** Other**:
Customer driven. Demonstrates a positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and a professional appearance and approach.…