LPN - SOVAH Heart & Vascular Clinic at Sovah Health - Danville summary:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse at SOVAH Heart & Vascular Clinic, I provide clinical support to patients in an outpatient setting, ensuring continuity and appropriate care under physician supervision. I perform vital clinical tasks, including monitoring patient flow, obtaining vital signs, and managing prescriptions, while also handling various administrative duties. I actively contribute to patient care by communicating effectively with team members and ensuring a smooth operation within the clinic.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SOVAH Heart & Vascular Clinic (201 S Main Street, Suite 1100, Danville, VA)
Position Summary:
Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic; escorts patients to exam rooms; monitors patient flow.
Accesses computer for patient reports; prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.
Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, etc.
Performs office procedures;assistsprovider/physician with minor clinical procedures.
Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes andeRxprescriptions as directed by provider/physician.
Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed.
Obtains patient referrals, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications for patients usingeCW.
Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls,receivingandsorting incomingfaxes, completing forms as requested or needed.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician,patientandfamilies.
May administer medications, injections, immunizations;utilizesoffice and lab equipment for inpatient orders, lab tests.
Serves as a liaison between drug reps and physician,maintainsdrug sample closet.
Completes nurse visit notes and visit codes appropriately; completes assigned tasks througheCW.
Monitors refrigerator temperatures; manages hazardous waste.
People are our passion and purpose.Comeworkwhere you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a250 bedhospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint,small towncharm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene,numerouslocal restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellnessassistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistancefor qualified applicants
Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training
And much more…
Current LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact Staterequired
PreviousLPN experience preferred.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisivejudgmentand the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA)required
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees andcomplies withall applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans'statusor any other basis protected by applicable federal,stateor local law.
Keywords:
LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, clinical support, patient care, healthcare, vital signs, administrative duties, medical procedures, SOVAH Heart & Vascular Clinic, outpatient clinic
