LPN

Overview What’s Your Why? Are you looking for a career opportunity that will help you grow personally and professionally? Do you have a passion for helping others achieve Better Health?  Are you ready to join a growing team that shares your mission? Why Join Our Team: At VIPcare, we value you. We see you. Team Members at VIPcare are living their why and building their careers with a reliable team that shares their mission of providing 5-star service that always puts patient care and outcomes first.  At VIPcare, it’s the little things we do each and every day that set us apart from other primary care practices. Our patients are family, and we want to keep our family healthy. Be part of a team that is transforming healthcare one patient at a time. We take great care of our team so they can take great care of our patients and achieve: Better Care. Better Outcomes. Better Health. Responsibilities Reports To: Office Manager Position Objective: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant, APRN, or other licensed healthcare provider, in accordance with applicable state regulations. This safety-sensitive position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by supporting clinical operations, performing nursing procedures, assisting with diagnostic testing, administering medications, and collaborating with providers and care teams to promote positive patient outcomes within a Medicare Advantage, value-based care model focused on quality outcomes, and proactive patient engagement.  Essential Responsibilities: Patient Care: Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a VIPcare provider. Welcome patients and prepare them for examination by obtaining and documenting medical histories, chief complaints, current medications, allergies, surgical history, family history, social history, preventive care information, and other pertinent clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR). Measure, document, and report vital signs and other clinical observations. Explain treatment plans and procedures to patients and prepare examination rooms prior to provider visits. Assist providers during examinations and procedures by preparing equipment and handing instruments as directed. Administer medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments within the scope of licensure and provider orders. Perform wound care, dressing changes, irrigation procedures, and other nursing interventions as appropriate. Initiate and monitor IV therapy, when certified and permitted by state regulations. Draw blood, collect specimens, and prepare laboratory samples for processing. Provide patient education and reinforce provider instructions regarding medications, treatment plans, and preventive care. Support Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) by facilitating Health Risk Assessments (HRAs), reviewing and updating preventive care records, and ensuring all required documentation is complete prior to the provider encounter. Clinical Procedures & Diagnostic Testing: Perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing according to established protocols. Conduct in-office diagnostic testing, including but not limited to: Electrocardiograms (EKGs) Vision screenings Pulse oximetry Peak flow testing Oxygen administration as ordered Inhalation treatments Spirometry Perform PT/INR testing using approved equipment (CoaguChek/Coag-Sense) and glucose testing utilizing a glucometer. Complete required laboratory quality controls, maintain testing logs, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Clinical Operations: Accurately document all patient care activities, treatments, test results, and supplies utilized within the EMR. Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable medical instruments and equipment according to infection prevention standards. Monitor inventory levels of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and clinical equipment, and assist with ordering as needed. Screen incoming patient calls and appropriately triage or route clinical concerns. Complete outbound patient communications, including Transitional Care Management (TCM) — Medicare-supported outreach within 2 days of hospital or facility discharge to reduce readmissions — preventive care outreach, medication adherence follow-up, and care coordination activities. Support front office operations as needed, including: Patient registration and check-in/check-out Prescription refill coordination Referral processing Telephone communication Other administrative support functions Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with providers, clinical staff, front office personnel, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements. Participate in value-based care quality initiatives, including HEDIS measure tracking, Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding support, and Medicare Advantage Star Ratings improvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements/ Skills: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) program. Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the state of practice. 1+ year(s) of clinical nursing or ambulatory care experience preferred. Current CPR/BLS certification required or obtained within organizational guidelines. IV Therapy certification preferred, where permitted by state regulations. Phlebotomy experience preferred, including specimen collection and processing. Knowledge of nursing principles, clinical procedures, and patient care practices. Working knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and common disease processes affecting the organization's patient population. Understanding of infection pre