Licensed Practical Nurse - Danville, VA

Internal Number : 140946529

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Careers with MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients’ expectations.

Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day from 8-8 with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to help patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what’s really important.

We provide a broad scope of services including urgent care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health services.

As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re working together to help people live healthier lives and to help the health system work better for everyone.

You can become part of our elite team almost anywhere with 250 MedExpress centers across the country and two administrative offices in Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff.

The successful LPN will have sound clinical acumen, solid communication skills and a dedication to customer service and patient care.

This role is center-based and requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens.

It requires the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs.

Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is Danville, VA, though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.

Location : 133 Enterprise Drive Danville, VA 24540

Status : Full-Time

Schedule : Three 12-hour shifts (8 : 00 a.m. - 8 : 00 p.m.) per week

Specialty : MedExpress Urgent Care

Primary Responsibilities :

• Complete provider orders per state and provider regulations
• Assists the provider with examinations, procedures, and other duties
• Screening and accurate detailed clinical intake of patients and updating medical records
• Able to prepare and administer all prescribed medications including, but not limited to, IV medications and fluid administration, IM, SQ, PO, and intradermal medication administration at the direction of the medical provider (per applicable State regulations and MedExpress guidelines)
• Oversee and coordinate the daily patient care flow
• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.
• Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals
• Complete patient referrals and patient callbacks daily
• Other duties as assigned such as new models of care and new types of procedures, etc.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical or Vocational Nursing
• Current state LPN licensure
• Active CPR / BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Maintain CEU / CMEs as applicable for licensure
• 1+ years of direct patient care experience

Preferred Qualifications :

• Current IV Certification or must be willing to obtain within 90 days if required by state
• Experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Room or Critical Care setting
• Experience with venipuncture and lab specimen collections

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