LPN Lead: Ambulatory Sports Medicine
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
$5,000 Sign on Bonus!
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 United States, Virginia, Centreville | |
 Feb 21, 2025 | |
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Licensed Practical Nurse Lead Ambulatory Job Code: LP1276 $5,000 Sign on Bonus! 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: Nonexempt Supervises Positions: No JOB SUMMARY Provides non-clinical and clinical duties in practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse or office manager within his or her scope by acting as a resource for CMA and LPN team members. Acts as a preceptor for new team members during onboarding. Patient Care: Provides assessment, evaluation, and management of patients.
Communication: Communicates information to others responsible for or involved in the care of the patient.
Teamwork: Participates as part of the interdisciplinary care team in planning individualized care.
Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates core knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program required. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred. Experience:Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership, training, and process improvement preferred.Experience in the physician office practice setting required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: Current LPN licensure in applicable state required. BLS required. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient's requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient(s) age. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Leadership development. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing Work Function/Activity: 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 Health Northern VA & Culpeper. OTHER
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. | |