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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lead Licensed Practical Nurse - Lead LPN - Southside Physicians Network - Family Medicine

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing physician support as applicable, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the Pediatric physician. This position supports the Practice Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency within the practice ensuring policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines are met. The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Virginia Board of Nursing, and other applicable state and regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes the assessment data, evaluates patient's condition, and collaborates with the provider to develop and maintain the patient's plan of care.

• Provides education to patients, families, and staff members, in conjunction with other healthcare entities, under the direction of the provider or manager.

• Coordinates the care of the patient with other healthcare entities according to the patient's plan of care. • Administers medications in a safe manner, which is consistent with the organizations policies and procedures as well as the state requirements with which they are licensed in.

• LPNs in a lead position serve as subject matter experts and clinical and professional mentors within the practice. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of clinical patient care experience (preferred, not required)

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

SKILLS:

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to all ages of the patients

• Ability to learn and use a computer-based patient appointment scheduling and registration system

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team

• Strong interpersonal communication and organization skills

• Take and document vital signs

• Room patients

• Monitor patient conditions during in-office treatment(s)

• Document patients’ medical records

• Administer medications/vaccinations within scope

• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

• Manage patient messages and communications (e.g., in-basket, MyChart messages)

• Schedule tests and appointments

• Telephonic patient triage

• Attention to detai

l • Acceptance of authority

• Critical thinking

• Communication with family members

• Collaboration

• Teamwork

• Conflict resolution

• Active listening

• Relationship Building

• Time management •

Dependability

• Adaptability

• Flexibility

• Accountability

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]