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.
Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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