Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide clinical support to the provider as needed and provide direct nursing care to patients. As a collaborative team member, the LPN contributes to the smooth operation of the clinic including administrative support and operational efficiency. This role may involve assignments at satellite locations as needed. The LPN is expected to demonstrate a sincere dedication and loyalty to the mission, vision, and core values of BRMC.

• Provides direct routine nursing care to patients and clinical assistance to provider according to provider’s instructions, and documents all patient care in the EMR, including nurse visits for blood pressure readings, medicine reviews, maintenance injections etc.
• Provides pre‑ and post‑procedural nursing care to patients including administration of medication, point of care lab tests, venipuncture, EKGs, vision and hearing screens and assessment of patient’s status and development.
• Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for lab, ensuring the specimen is labeled in front of the patient and that all patients with each encounter are identified using the two patient identifiers of full name and date of birth.
• Provides patient specific education and communicates lab, x‑ray, and test results with patients.
• Assists with patient triage to assess patient needs and consults with providers to make decisions about appropriate levels of care.
• Completes Transitional Care Management per protocols (transition of care when patient has been discharged from hospital or facility).
• Provides medicine reviews during office visits as well as updates to medical history, surgical history, allergy updates and social history, and assists the provider to address specialized alerts set‑up in the EMR (i.e. Cancer screenings, eye exams, PHQ‑9 assessments, immunizations, labs that are due, etc.).
• Assists with routine office duties, including ordering medical supplies, maintaining appropriate inventory, scheduling patients, answering telephones, and keeping the environment neat and orderly.
• Participates in performance improvement activities in accordance with applicable standards.
• Performs other necessary duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing/Clinical Nurse Manager to meet the goal of providing quality health care services.

Cognitive Requirements: The LPN may be required to process information quickly and respond to emergent situations with a quick turnaround time. The LPN needs to read, write, spell, and communicate with consumers using complete and appropriate vocabulary. Cognitive skills are required to operate equipment (EMR, EKG, AED, etc.). If limitations exist, Blue Ridge Medical Center will acquire adaptive aids and services as needed.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing with current LPN licensure in Virginia and active CPR certification.
• 1-2 years of experience providing nursing services in a clinical setting as an LPN or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional ethics.

Appomattox, Virginia.