Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Fairfax, VA

MUST :

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

1+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse

1+ years of experience working with specialty in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Women's Health

1+ years of experience with healthcare insurance

Strong organizational and communication skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel

Fluency in Spanish highly preferred

Clinical competency in the administration, storage, and handling of vaccine services

Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and patient base

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in Virginia

BLS / CPR required

DUTIES :

Administers medications and immunizations.

Provides education to patients.

Assists with ordering and maintenance of clinical supplies, onsite medications, and equipment.

Assists with obtaining prior authorization for medications and urgent patient procedures.

Assists with administration of Virginia state vaccine program by performing vaccine inventory and assisting with orders.

Works with multidisciplinary team, to include the medical provider, behavioral health provider, family support worker, referral coordinator, and medical assistant to provide high quality, coordinated, and patient-centered primary care.

Responds to patient phone calls, questions, and requests for care, in coordination with medical patient care team.

Informs patients of lab and diagnostic results and need for follow up care.

Along with referral coordinators, assists patients in efficiently navigating the health care system.

Participates in clinic quality improvement and risk management activities involving individual patient outreach, population health campaigns, and chronic care management.

Tracks patients who need follow up GYN procedures and diagnostic tests, coordinates receipt of results, and assists patients with scheduling procedures off site.

Fills in for medical assistant duties as needed.

Prepare and maintain special internal and external reports as requested by Supervisor and / or Department Head.

Assist with developing, coordinating, and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the program or section area.

May be assigned to various project lead roles to advance the development of the department and support ad hoc needs.

Able to work under minimal supervision.

Employee will be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstances.

Quadrant is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.