LPN - Orthopedics

Join to apply for the LPN - Orthopedics role at Riverside Health
.

Location:

Smithfield, Virginia

Performs duties under the direction or supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or a registered nurse. Responsible for conducting a focused assessment of the patient to include vital signs and gathering data, implementing established plans of care, and evaluating effectiveness of treatments in the medical practice setting. May float to other practices within the region providing operational support as needed.

• Accurately complete all required clinical documentation consistently per Riverside Medical Group standards. Maintain documentation for quality assurance to include but not limited to point‑of‑care testing, medication logs and annual wellness visits. Work with providers to assure care gaps are routinely addressed with each patient. Documentation is accurate, legible and completed same day. Knowledgeable and skillful in lab functions and lab proficiency testing.
• Maintain excellent clinical competency by adhering to the standard clinical expectations for Riverside Medical Group. Update, verify, and maintain patient records by properly interviewing the patient and confirming purpose of visit. Prepare patient for examination by obtaining vital signs proficiently (including manual vital signs when mechanical devices are unavailable). Prepare and sanitize exam rooms before and after patient appointments. Administer medications and vaccines under the supervision of a physician.
  
  Assist with processing prescription refill requests for approval and forwarding to pharmacies. Maintain medical inventory of supplies and keep exam rooms stocked appropriately. Keep any necessary equipment in operating order and facilitating preventive maintenance when needed. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations with scope of practice, HIPAA, and OSHA standards. Complete all required competencies and education to maintain skill level to provide safe patient care.
• Provide patient education as needed and educate patients as necessary about the medications prescribed for them. Demonstrate positive patient care by explaining the importance of the completion of registration and patient medical history forms and how it relates to their care at our facility. Provide patient follow‑up with a sense of urgency regarding lab calls, patient phone calls, prescription fills and refills, referrals and appointment scheduling.
• Answer telephone calls from patients, pharmacies, physicians, vendors, etc. by close of business. Communicate lab/pathology results and schedule additional tests per provider order.
• Ensure proper reimbursement from insurance companies by performing pre‑authorization for prescription drugs, procedures, and patient tests.
• Demonstrate the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.

Education

• Program Graduate, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

Experience

• 1 year nursing experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) – Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association / American Red Cross / American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) – Upon Hire (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System, visit us at