LPN Ambulatory (Flexi)

**Summary** The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. This includes maintaining accountability for all delegated patient care given during a shift; working effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team; and practicing within the guidelines of established nursing care standards and policies and procedures. **Job Responsibilities** * Assist with patient education and document clinical information on the medical record * Pre-assess patient by reviewing history and collecting current information: review of systems * Obtain vitals for each patient as applicable * Chaperone patient encounter with physician as requested and/or required * Perform point of care testing and record results into the electronic medical record. * Prepare requisitions for laboratory requests * Coordinate homecare and physical therapy as ordered by the physician via telephone or fax * Order prescriptions and/or coordinate pharmaceutical orders via telephone and/or electronic means as ordered by the physician * Respond to telephone requests from patients and/or caregivers in a timely manner record in electronic medical record as applicable. * Obtain patient laboratory, radiology, test results, and specialty reports, as required * Prepare room and patient for provider encounter * Provide intervention ordered by provider (medication, dressings, specimen collection, irrigations, immunizations, suture removal, and IVs) * Initiate interventions and health education according to provider guidelines * Educate and provide preparation materials for diagnostic studies (i.e. Lab, Radiology, EKG) **Education** Minimum Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing School Preferred Education: Not applicable **Certification:** For medical practices: 1-year recent related experience preferred For employee wellness: 1-year of recent related experience required ** Applicants must be licensed to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in North Carolina and must obtain BLS certifications on hire.**