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*License Practical Nurse –*

Job Type: Fulltime | Days

Sovah Heart & Vascular 201 S Main St Suite 1100

Who We Are:

*People are our passion and purpose.* Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training

• And much more…

*Position Summary:*

** Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Will be assigned to Cardiologist

Duties will include by not limited to:

Calling in prescriptions

Room Patients

Obtain Vitals

Reconcile medications

**At least 1 year of previous office/hospital experience preferred

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*Essential Functions :*

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Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic; escorts patients to exam rooms; monitors patient flow.

Accesses computer for patient reports; prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.

Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, etc.

Performs office procedures; assists provider/physician with minor clinical procedures.

Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes and eRx prescriptions as directed by provider/physician.

Obtains patient referrals, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications for patients using eCW.

Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, completing forms as requested or needed.

Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.

May administer medications, injections, immunizations; utilizes office and lab equipment for inpatient orders, lab tests.

Serves as a liaison between drug reps and physician, maintains drug sample closet.

Completes nurse visit notes and visit codes appropriately; completes assigned tasks through eCW.

Monitors refrigerator temperatures; manages hazardous waste.

Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed.

*Minimum Education*

Graduate of a School of Nursing required

*Required Skills*

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

*Licenses*

Current LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact State required

*Certifications*

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required

*Minimum Work Experience*

Previous LPN experience preferred

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

**Job:** **Nursing*

**Organization:** **Danville PP Specialty Clinics*

**Title:** *Licensed Practical Nurse - Sovah Heart & Vascular*

**Location:** *Virginia-Danville*

**Requisition ID:** *7455-13461*