LPN - Physician Office

Location

Washington - 239 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Work Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

40

Job Information

Summary: Prepares patient and assists clinical provider with patient examination by obtaining and documenting vital signs, past medical history, social history and chief complaint. Performing procedures while also providing treatment as ordered by the physician. Functions as a health care team member by assisting with patient and family education.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Prepares exam room as required based on chief complaint.
• Provides general medical treatment such as administering medications, applying appliances, dressings, performing first aid for injuries, lacerations, etc. as ordered by physician.
• Assists providers in the daily delivery of patient care. Performs patient assessment and carries out patient and family education needs.
• Maintain par level of clinical supplies for facility.
• Performs phlebotomy and obtains specimens for processing. Administers vaccines and completes required documentation. Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG, Pulmonary Function, etc. as ordered by the physician.
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly to ensure that the clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Medication refills per office policy.
• Coumadin management to include patient follow up.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Experience in primary care preferred, minimum 6 months experience in a physician practice. Knowledge of minor surgical procedures and sterile technique.

Required Education

Graduate of approved LPN School of Nursing.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current NJ LPN License. Current CPR certification.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $24.51 - $36.89. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;

tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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