Multispecialty Advanced Clinical Associate - Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

We are looking for dedicated and experienced Multispecialty Advanced Clinical Associates (LPNs) to join our brand-new Multispecialty Health Center in Woodbridge, VA
. These roles are full-time, day shift with varying hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Inova Health Center – Woodbridge is a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to streamline workflows and provide exceptional patient care. Services include advanced diagnostics and expert surgical care with specialty areas in Cardiology, Primary Care, Endocrinology, Women’s Health, Pediatric Cardiology, Vascular and more – all under one roof.

Join the team bringing trusted, expert care to the residents of Eastern Prince William County.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

• Committed to Team Member Health: medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:
  Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and their children.
• Work/Life Balance: paid time off and paid parental leave.

A Multispecialty Advanced Clinical Associate (Licensed Practical Nurse) provides clinical patient care as well as clerical and environmental control services, in accordance with established policies and procedures in clinical practice for several assigned specialties. Collaborates with physicians and staff to provide coordinated, safe, and compassionate care for patients while ensuring a friendly and efficient process. Responsible for patient scheduling, conducting insurance verifications and providing financial counseling when assigned.

Ensures timely communication to management and providers regarding patient flow, follow-up appointments, referrals, and patient/complaint matters. Utilizes data to continuously improve patient care and practice outcomes.

• Performs general patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; recording patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms; assisting patients with walking, collecting specimens, phlebotomy, administering injections, assisting physicians/nurses; preparing patients for examination and treatment; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Performs pre-visiting planning as indicated by the physician for vulnerable populations.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, including sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Organizes medical records and scans necessary information into the chart to prepare for the patient encounter. Instructs patients in basic testing requirements (e.g., clean catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, pap tests).
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned (setting up instruments and equipment, cleaning rooms between visits, ordering and restocking supplies). Properly disposes of expired medications and supplies. Adheres to sterile techniques and universal precautions. Follows guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy per equipment manufacturer requirements.
• Assists with identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety; ensures equipment is in proper working order.
• Reports patient safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner and escalates as needed, involving others in problem solving.
• Participates in clinic huddles and quality improvement initiatives to better meet patient and clinic needs.
• Accesses systems to confirm insurance coverage; communicates payroll authorization and referral requirements to patients; explains insurance benefits and patient…