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Licensed Practical Nurse

Company:
Hampton University
Job Location:
Category:
Health and Medical Services
Type:
Full-Time
Description

Hampton University is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-person and telehealth medical care to students at the Health Center. The LPN must be willing to work collaboratively and successfully with the health team to provide comprehensive and age-appropriate care to well and ill patients. The LPN works under the supervision of the RN but reports to the Director of Operations.

Scheduled hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM / Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and on-call as indicated.
Examples of Duties
  • Customer Service Skills: Receives all patients and visitors pleasantly and efficiently, serving as the first point of contact at the Health Center front desk.
  • Provides outpatient primary care services for episodic illnesses, health maintenance and wellness screenings.
  • Follows appropriate care/treatment plans as ordered by the provider.
  • Consistently develops effective care/treatment plan for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.
  • Documents patient's medical information and maintains electronic medical records.
  • Schedules consultation or referral appointments with other health care providers.
  • Dispenses medications as ordered by the provider.
  • Provides information to provider regarding patient's care plan and condition.
  • Regularly confers and consults with appropriate supervisor as indicated.
  • Educates, instructs, and counsels patients on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourages and promotes preventative health care and positive health behaviors as instructed by the provider.
  • Must be willing to cross-train in Health Center tasks as indicated.
  • Must be on stand-by for doctors and nurse practitioners.
  • Must be willing to care for patients that test positive for COVID.
  • Other duties assigned as needed.
Typical Qualifications
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be compassionate and personable with an interest in college health.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other medical staff.
  • Must possess skills, self-confidence, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Ability to triage mental health issues and work closely with colleagues in the Student Counseling Center.
  • Ability to multitask, triage health problems, and respond effectively to medical emergencies.
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Exceptional active listening skills.
  • Must have data entry skills.
  • Must be willing to receive training and learn the MediCat electronic health records software.
Supplemental Information
  • Must have Practical Nursing Diploma from an accredited nursing school.
  • Must have a current license to practice as an LPN in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certifications.
  • Must have 2-4 years of clinical work experience.
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