Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024  U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The LPN will assist in the Ultrasound Procedure room alongside a PA and Radiologist for US guided procedures. Responsibilities include:

Direct Patient Care:

Recording vital signs.

Conducting medication reconciliation and updating allergies.

Providing pre and post-procedure patient education.

Procedural Work:

Setting up sterile trays.

Operating the US machine to capture images and input patient demographics.

Collecting and sending specimens to labs, collaborating with cytopathologists.

Documenting Time Out procedures and completing procedure tracking in Epic for billing purposes.

This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in documentation, and the ability to work closely with other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ashlyn Trant at hyf5sf@virginia.edu, for more information.

• Assists the registered nurse and/or physician through data collection concerning the physical psychological social and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.

• Organizes and prioritizes nursing care activities considering the needs of the patients and the interdisciplinary team.

• Implements age appropriate interventions based on individual patient’s needs as directed by the registered nurse/physician.

• Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of care given in progressing patient toward desired outcomes.

• Assists in developing and implementing patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient.

• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.

• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.

• Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $19.88 - $30.81 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. May require a valid Virginia Driver's License (VADL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job may require standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.