Advanced Licensed Practical Nurse

Qualifications

Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.

• Must possess a full - active - current and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or District of Columbia.
• Copies of licenses are required.

Responsibilities

Assists RN and/or MD/DO to appropriately prioritize overall patient care needs and adjust plans for care delivery.

Makes astute observations of subtle - less obvious changes - both physical and emotional - in patient's condition - and accurately and thoroughly documents care delivered and patient's response to care that could require immediate modification of the patient's care plan.

Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or MD/DO of changes in patient's condition requiring higher-level intervention.

Proactively assists the RN or MD/DO in addressing patient's needs for medication/treatments - accurately administering prescribed medications/treatments according to established policies/procedures and appropriately recording administration and patient's response to medications/treatments received.

Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to readily recognize the more subtle signs and symptoms of potential or actual drug reactions - promptly inform the RN or MD/DO of observed changes in patient's condition and initiate appropriate - prescribed interventions.

Recognizes the more subtle signs and symptoms of potential urgent or emergent patient care situations - seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO for appropriate team intervention and effectively intervene - as directed - to assure the continuation of optimal - safe and therapeutic patient care delivery.

Assists individuals or groups of patients and their families to take an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles for more positive patient outcomes.

Exercises skill in influencing and communicating with unusually difficult to care for or communicate with patients and/or family members who may exhibit problems with lack of self-control - resistant or abusive behaviors - or impediments in their ability to understand or follow instructions.

Participates to a greater degree in prioritizing - and - as appropriate - modifying patient care treatment.

Monitors the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in patient care delivery.

Promptly reports any deviations from normal practice patterns to the RN or MD/DO.

Serves as a resource person for other staff in organizing and implementing more complex/specialized patient care.

Supports the RN or MD/DO in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing or non-medical staff in patient care delivery.

Works of considerable difficulty and responsibility is performed under general supervision.

Actively seeks out educational opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills - and providing leadership in assisting other staff improve and advance their nursing practice.

Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral - topical - subcutaneous - Intramuscular - and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.

Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.

Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.

Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.

Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.

Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.

Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.

Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.

Assists in coordination of care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Collaborates with team RN to identify and proactively manage high-risk patients through frequent telephone contacts and/or face-to-face visits.

Responds to telephone calls in a timely manner to address patient care needs - requests from other healthcare facilities - etc - including same-day access requests.

Serves as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for all new LPN/HT (and RN when needed) hires in the clinic.

Coordinates care during and after the transition of a patient from inpatient to outpatient and vice versa.

Manages patient care problems and deviations using self-direction in accordance with VA Nursing Practice and LPN licensure standards.

Assists with diagnostic procedures that include preparing the patient - setting up sterile field and instrumentation - and monitoring the patient's condition including joint injections - cystoscopy - vasectomy - and prostate needle biopsy.