Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

About the role

The general duty of the Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse is to provide a wide variety of clinical and administrative nursing care under the direction of the CBOC Clinic Manager, PACT Provider and STGi Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of Pharmacology and medication administration techniques per facility protocols, and state regulations, as prescribed by PACT Provider.
• Works with the PACT team to check-in/check-out patients.
• Participates in all staff meetings and PACT huddles.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medications, treatment or physical/mental condition.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assists during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
• Performs a range of nursing procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigation, catheterization, injection administration and venipunctures.
• Prepares patients for laboratory procedures and examinations by providing information and instructions, while assisting the Primary Care Provider and RN Care Manager upon request.
• Sets up and operates therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, EKG, oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED), and portable suction.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Documents all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
• Auxiliaries in scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments in accordance to the VA access standards and the patient's medical necessity.
• Assures patients are informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
• Provides health educational materials and resources to patients and their families for informational purposes.
• Participates in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between STGi, its Subcontractor(s), and the VAMC.
• Auxiliaries in ensuring that all required reports are completed accurately.
• Auxiliaries in ensuring that the clinic complies with all federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, STG VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.
• Auxiliaries in ensuring all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and supports patients' privacy, rights, and safety.
• Applies the basic concepts of customer service techniques, cultural diversity and age-specific characteristics.
• Documents patient reminders, clinical reminders, clinical interaction and closes encounters, answering questions, and performs other duties as needed to ensure a beneficial visit, online activity and/ or training and support of the PACT team.
• Makes follow up visits.
• Provides general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the unit.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prefer one to three years of current clinical experience working in a similar environment. Outpatient clinical and/or other hospital experience preferred (Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, or other hospital experience preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of the variations in anatomy.
• Knowledge and ability to apply the practical nursing principles, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to assess patient condition, recognizes adverse signs and symptoms, and reacts swiftly in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow orders and works under close supervision, while demonstrating initiative and independence.
• Ability to provide, as directed by the provider, individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with the focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, including desired effects, side effects, complications, and patient usage considerations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific customer service techniques with exceptional verbal, written, and telephone communication skills; adept at handling difficult situations with diplomacy and professionalism to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Knowledge of specialized terminology associated with the work in the facility and in-depth knowledge of the terminology used in Primary Care Practice.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records and computer maneuverability.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• LPN from an accredited nursing school.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license in New York.
• Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or Military Training Network.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of Pharmacology and medication administration techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of the variations in anatomy.
• Ability to assess patient condition, recognize adverse signs and symptoms, and react swiftly in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow orders and work under close supervision, while demonstrating initiative and independence.
• Ability to provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with the focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Knowledge of specialized terminology associated with the work in the facility and in-depth knowledge of the terminology used in Primary Care Practice.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records and computer maneuverability.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO policy

Pay

Starting at $23.50/hr

Schedule

Full-Time/Regular