PRN Nurse in Lynchburg, Virginia at Valley Infusion LLC

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Valley Vital Care Infusion Services (Lynchburg, VA)

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports infusion care operations across Valley Vital Care infusion suites and clinical sites, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of LPN practice. This role is responsible for patient rooming, obtaining vital signs, patient education, infusion suite readiness, documentation, and supporting efficient patient flow to ensure exceptional clinical care and patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs prior to RN assessment.
• Prepare patients for infusion therapy and support efficient clinic workflow.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, potential side effects, and adverse reactions.
• Assist with infusion suite operations, including patient seating, room turnover, and phone support.
• Respond to patient call bells, assess needs, and escalate concerns outside of LPN scope appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of infusion chairs and patient care areas.
• Document patient care accurately and timely within scope of practice.
• Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the Registered Nurse.
• Adhere to all infection prevention, aseptic technique, and patient safety standards.

Additional Responsibilities (Experienced LPNs)

Depending on experience and competency level, responsibilities may include:

• Providing comprehensive patient education using approved teaching materials.
• Reviewing discharge instructions with patients and caregivers.
• Discontinuing peripheral IVs within scope of practice.
• Participating in after-hours on-call rotations.
• Training and orienting new teammates.
• Supporting infusion suite workflow and operational improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with billing holds, clinical visit billing, and delivery ticket confirmation.
• Leading LPN team operations, competency validation, scheduling, and staff development.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Virginia or West Virginia, as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and exceptional customer service.

Preferred

• Previous infusion, ambulatory care, specialty pharmacy, or outpatient clinical experience.
• Experience with patient education, care coordination, and electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to work independently while appropriately escalating clinical concerns.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Patient assessment within LPN scope of practice.
• Medication and infusion therapy education.
• Clinical documentation and record keeping.
• Infection control and aseptic technique.
• Time management and workflow prioritization.
• Team collaboration and patient-centered communication.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced infusion clinic environment.

Work Environment

• Ambulatory infusion centers and clinical care settings.
• Frequent interaction with patients receiving infusion therapies.
• Standing, walking, and assisting with patient flow throughout the day.
• Participation in site-based operations and clinical support activities.

About Valley Vital Care

Valley Vital Care is a home and ambulatory infusion pharmacy serving patients throughout Central and Southern Virginia and West Virginia. The organization is committed to delivering exceptional infusion services while maintaining a culture focused on patient care, teamwork, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

Reports To: Clinical Operations Manager / Registered Nurse
Department: Pharmacy & Clinical Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Family: Clinical Operations