Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory Clinics Job Listing at University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, VA (Job ID 3969631-2024-10-15)

Description

Are you enthusiastic about joining UVA's dynamic outpatient clinics and playing a crucial role in providing care to patients across the state? If so, we have a dedicated team ready to discuss opportunities! With a wide range of locations and flexible position types (including full–time, part–time, and PRN), we will help you find the perfect match for your nursing skills and aspirations. Outpatient Clinic opportunities include:

– Primary & Behavioral Health
– Specialty Care
– Surgical Subspecialties
– Medical subspecialties and Women?s Health

Becoming a part of UVA?s Ambulatory nursing team opens the door to exciting new experiences as a Care Coordinator. Here are some of the remarkable benefits and opportunities that await you in outpatient care:

2. Expert Caring: As a Care Coordinator, you provide facilitative care that promotes health equity across the continuum and among interdisciplinary teams to improve population health, patient experience, and cost reduction.
3. Collaborative Team Learning: Through close interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, you will facilitate evidence–based practice care coordination and transition management, evaluating outcomes of treatment options and tracking patient progress toward care plans and goals.
4. Patient–Centered Care: Outpatient settings emphasize building strong patient relationships and delivering personalized care. As an RN Care Coordinator, you will identify unique patient support needs, develop action plans, and provide guidance to initiate patient–centered care planning.
5. Professional Development: Ambulatory care nursing practice encourages autonomy and self–driven growth. You will be empowered to take ownership of your professional development and pursue avenues that align with your career aspirations.
6. Innovative Practices: Outpatient clinics embrace the latest healthcare technology and practice advancements, exposing you to cutting–edge methods and tools.

To embark on this transformative journey with us, apply today! A member of our team will be in touch to guide you toward the perfect fit that aligns with your expertise, goals, and aspirations.

• Assist the registered nurse and/or provider through data collection concerning the physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure
• Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Implements age–appropriate interventions based on individual patient?s needs as directed by the registered nurse/provider.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of care given in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
• Provide ongoing education and reinforcement of care plans developed by the Provider/RN based on identified health and education needs and the condition and age of the patient.
• Provides a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.
• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
• In addition to other job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
Experience: No experience required.
Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia prior to onboarding. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. May require a valid Virginia Driver's License (VADL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job may require standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.