LPN RESOURCE TEAM CMG - Lynchburg, United States - Centra Health

Description

Job Description

This LPN serves the Centra Medical Group (CMG) as part of a Nurse Resource Pool to serve at medical practice locations throughout central and south Virginia.

This position practices under the Virginia State Board of Nursing and under the supervision of a professional registered nurse.

The Centra Medical Group (CMG) licensed practical nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides care to patients in a medical practice under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model.

The LPN collaborates with providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care. The LPN coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes. The LPN works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's mission, vision, and values.

The practice of the LPN reflects the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Nurses Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing.

Responsibilities

Travels to Centra Medical Group medical practice sites throughout central and south Virginia to provide nursing services based on business needs

Assists with physical exams and health histories

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families

Provides health promotion, counseling and education to patients and caregivers. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing a rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements

Administers medications, wound care, and personal health interventions at the direction of a provider

Maintains accurate, detailed patient records and charts using an electronic medical records (EMR) system

Collects patient information to share with and collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members

Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations

Adheres to CMG Quality Metrics driven by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of (HIPAA) regulations

May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time


Qualifications

Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing or LPN Program

Required Experience:
At least two (2) years of LPN experience. Maintains a professional portfolio that includes current licensure, annual Virginia Board of Nursing Education Requirements, annual Centra mandatory CBLs, annual CMG LPN specific competency completion/education verification

Required Certifications and Licensures:

Hold a current, active license as a practical nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a practical nurse.

BLS certification within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain current BLS certification.

Driving is an essential function of this position; Valid Virginia State Driver's License with a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record in good standing.

When driving a Centra-owned vehicle, Centra is the primary insurer.

When driving a privately-owned vehicle for work, personal insurance attached to the vehicle is the primary insurance; Centra insurance will supplement for catastrophic events.

Centra will review DMV records annually and verify personal insurance as needed.