Licensed Practical Nurse, Surgery - Alexandria - The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates

    The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
    The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates Alexandria

    10 hours ago

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    Position Summary

    The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing clinical and non-clinical support to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of patient care during physician and advanced practice provider encounters.

    This role performs nursing functions related to the care of patients who are ill, injured, or experiencing changes in health status, with a strong emphasis on outpatient clinical workflows.

    The LPN supports physicians and nurse practitioners in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
    Strong preference for candidates with outpatient procedural, OR, and Plastics experience.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
    Evaluate walk-in patients and implement established nursing protocols or refer patients for provider evaluation and treatment as appropriate.

    Assess patient telephone calls using nursing knowledge, interviewing skills, and the nursing process; escalate complex cases to a Physician or Nurse Practitioner when necessary.


    Conduct comprehensive patient assessments that include:
    Reviewing current concerns while considering chronic conditions and psychosocial barriers
    Selecting appropriate nursing protocols based on patient presentation
    Recommending and implementing nursing interventions
    Educating patients and securing cooperation for treatment plans
    Assist patients with access to services in accordance with medical insurance coverage.
    Educate patients on self-care, preventive health strategies, disease management, and symptom monitoring.
    Coordinate follow-up medical care and in-home care as needed.
    Assist providers with obtaining laboratory results and communicating normal results to patients per provider direction.
    Prepare patients for procedures, obtain laboratory specimens, and ensure proper handling and delivery to designated laboratories.

    Maintain infection control standards, including proper disposal of sharps, routine cleaning of exam rooms, and PRN cleaning when exposure to body fluids occurs.

    Support outpatient procedural workflows, including pre- and post-procedure patient preparation (highly preferred).
    Minimum Qualifications
    Education
    High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
    Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program
    Licensure / Certifications
    Current, active, and unrestricted DC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
    Experience
    Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse

    Strongly preferred:
    Outpatient clinical experience
    Procedural or ambulatory OR experience
    Plastics or surgical specialty experience
    Physical Requirements
    Frequent walking, standing, and reaching above shoulder level in a clinical setting
    Ability to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 lbs
    Regular exposure to healthcare environments requiring personal protective equipment (PPE)
    Manual dexterity to operate computer systems, keyboards, telephones, copiers, and clinical equipment
    About GW MFA

    The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA) provides comprehensive care across 52 medical and surgical specialties, delivering a unified practice model focused on whole-person care.

    MFA providers serve as faculty of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences and are actively involved in teaching, research, and clinical excellence.

    GW MFA maintains strong collaborative relationships with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), as well as active referral partnerships with 12 regional hospitals.

    With community-based practices across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and proximity to more than 175 embassies, GW MFA continues to expand its local and international clinical outreach.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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