LVN/LPN – Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration: 6 weeks with possible extension
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Experience Required: Less than 2 years
Position Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) will support both front-office and back-office clinical operations in an advanced primary care environment focused on population health management, health risk reduction, patient education, and improved health outcomes.
The role requires a patient-centered approach, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with providers and center staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet patients and provide a welcoming patient experience.
- Room patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
- Measure, record, and document patient vital signs.
- Assist providers with examinations and clinical procedures.
- Provide patient support during exams and procedures.
- Enter visit notes and clinical information into the EHR.
- Administer medications and vaccines according to established protocols.
- Administer flu shots and support biometric screenings.
- Draw blood and assist with specimen collection.
- Process patient phone calls in accordance with organizational protocols.
- Provide patients with instructions regarding healthcare, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Communicate relevant patient health information to providers.
- Assist with patient scheduling and front-office duties.
- Answer phones and support administrative activities as needed.
- Maintain medical supply inventory.
- Stock exam rooms and ensure supplies are available.
- Provide general clerical and clinical support to the care team.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with providers and center staff.
- Support health education and patient outreach initiatives.
- Work independently while maintaining quality and patient safety standards.
Required Skills
- Active LVN/LPN license as required by the state.
- Less than 2 years of clinical experience accepted.
- Experience administering flu shots.
- Experience performing biometric screenings.
- Experience taking and documenting vital signs.
- Experience assisting with patient examinations and procedures.
- Knowledge of medication administration.
- Experience with blood draws and specimen collection preferred.
- EHR documentation experience.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong patient-service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Interest in health education, wellness, and patient outreach.
Preferred Skills
- Primary care clinic experience.
- Occupational health or employer-sponsored healthcare experience.
- Population health management experience.
- Experience with biometric health screenings.
- Patient education and health coaching.
- Experience supporting both front-office and back-office operations.
- Familiarity with healthcare protocols and clinical documentation.