Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) - Clinical Research Coordinator

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Type: Fulltime Days

Sovah Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - 109 Bridge Street, Danville, VA 24541

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:
• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training
• And much more...

Position Summary:

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Previous experience as a Study Coordinator a plus

Essential Functions :

Triages patients by phone and as walk-ins to clinic; escorts patients to exam rooms; monitors patient flow.

Accesses computer for patient reports; prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.

Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, etc.

Performs office procedures; assists provider/physician with minor clinical procedures.

Manages prescriptions; calls in/faxes and eRx prescriptions as directed by provider/physician.

Obtains patient referrals, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications for patients using eCW.

Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, completing forms as requested or needed.

Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.

May administer medications, injections, immunizations; utilizes office and lab equipment for inpatient orders, lab tests.

Serves as a liaison between drug reps and physician, maintains drug sample closet.

Completes nurse visit notes and visit codes appropriately; completes assigned tasks through eCW.

Monitors refrigerator temperatures; manages hazardous waste.

Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by the provider/physician as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Graduate of a School of Nursing required

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses

Current LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact State required

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) required

Minimum Work Experience

Previous Study Coordinator is a plus

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.