Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Group

Job Code: LP1275

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

JOB SUMMARY

This role requires a commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans, and providing general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction and supervision of the patient’s physician or licensed medical practitioner or designee in accordance with policy and procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness.

This position requires providing services to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program required. Completion of a nursing program as approved by the State Board of Nursing.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required. Ability to successfully complete general and department role based specific skills validation and competency testing.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: NA

Competencies

• Patient Care: Responsible for practicing safely within the defined standards of practice.
  • Records and relays patient information, symptoms, and concerns to the patient’s medical provider or registered nurse for further triage assessment and to determine a plan of care
  • Assist patients with therapeutic regimens
  • Reinforces established plans of care and age-appropriate interventions
  • Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions
  • Administer tasks, treatments, and medications in accordance with validated competencies
• Communication: Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, medical providers and all levels of healthcare.
  • Conveys information accurately to physicians, nurses, and other team members, as well as listen and respond to the needs and concerns of patients and colleagues
  • Utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team
  • Documents patient information in EHR.
• Teamwork: Willing to share responsibilities, support their teammates, and work together to achieve common goals.
  • Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
• Nursing Practice: Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Engages in professional development activities to stay current with advancements and best practices in ambulatory care.
  • Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas
  • Contributes to the development of practice guiding resources (policies, procedures, guidelines, protocol orders, etc.)

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
• On call responsibilities as directed:
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:

• Yes
• Yes
• No

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.