Licensed Practical Nurse Lead

Licensed Practical Nurse Lead

Job Code: LP1276

Our clinic operates Mondays 7:45-7pm, Tuesdays 7:45-7pm, Wednesday through Friday 7:45-5pm.  A long night is assigned to all team members, and a 1/2 day throughout the week to offset the hours of the long day. 

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.  

• Participates in the collection of patient data as needed. 
• Determines nursing care needs through recognition of relationships between data gathered and a patient's health status and treatment regimen.  
• Identifies relevant resources based on necessity and availability. 

Communication: Communicates information to others responsible for or involved in the care of the patient. 

• Participates in dialogue with the patient/chosen support system to identify the individualized care plan. 
• Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.  
• Documents appropriate information in a timely manner. 

Teamwork: Participates as part of the interdisciplinary care team in planning individualized care.  

• Collaborates with the registered nurse to consider ongoing modification of care plan based on patient's needs, capabilities, and condition. 

Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates core knowledge of biomedical and clinical sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care.  

• Identifies nursing interventions and goals for the patient and reviews goals with the registered nurse. 
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.  
• Engages in self-reflection and develops personal goals to enhance knowledge, obtain professional certification, or pursue academic degree. 
• Integrates gained knowledge into practice. 

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

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes