Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Internal / Family Medicine

Village MD • Full-time • Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States • 3m ago

Career opportunities at VillageMD and our operating companies

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

And now we’re proud to say we’re part of the VillageMD family.

VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients’ homes and online appointments.

Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.

Why become a Villager?

When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.

We’re reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what’s best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site VillageMD.com.

Job Description

Essential Job functions:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the office patients in noncomplex situations under the supervision of Physician and Clinical Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
Maintains efficient patient flow.
Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures. Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in HER
Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

General Job functions:

Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

Physical Job Requirements:

Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
Dexterity of hands and fingers.
Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
Loud noises
Vibration
Extreme temperatures
Confined spaces
Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
Magnetic fields
Radiation
Sharps
Latex

Blood-borne Pathogens:

Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non intact skin, or tissue specimens.preferred.with on Only
Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible
Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program required. Associates degree preferred
New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Travel: Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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