Licensed Practical Nurse (Primary Care)

First Area of Consideration

Current permanent Dayton Medical Center employees. Current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs Employees. Other current permanent federal employees. All US Citizens.

Responsibilities

• Monitor medication refrigerator temperature and report when out of range.
• Contribute to Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) huddles and interdisciplinary meetings, sharing relevant data.
• Initiate IV therapy (if certified/approved per state licensing).
• Notify supervisory staff nurse/supervisor of any patient condition changes or problems.
• Notify Lead RN/Nurse Manager about large spills, linen needs, or other facility concerns.
• Complete clinical reminders and documentation, assist with forms for patients.
• Provide direct care for male and female patients from 18 years through elderly adulthood, demonstrating population-based nursing competency.
• Deliver care using Patient Centered Care/RSC and PACT principles.
• Maintain current BLS, initiate and perform BLS as indicated.
• For designated lab duties, maintain competency per Ancillary Testing Coordinator and lab policies.
• Teach self-care skills to patients, families, and significant others.
• Check IED and glucometer daily.
• Complete wound and fall risk assessments.
• Assist with diabetic and hypertension education for patients.
• Assist or participate in group clinics (e.g., hypertensive, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, shared medical appointments).
• Document all care, observations, procedures, vital signs, treatments, and medication administration in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support routine unit activities and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Adhere strictly to all safety policies.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team in treatment plan development, implementation, and evaluation for patients.
• Assume responsibility and accountability as delegated, under RN/Primary Care Provider supervision.
• Make patient care assignments for the next day.
• Function as a team leader on the unit, under RN supervision.
• Apply knowledge of TJC standards, Patient Safety Goals, and Infection Control in daily practice.
• Complete all mandatory VA training topics on time.
• Participate in clinic process improvements, systems redesign, and help meet/exceed performance goals.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled staff meetings.

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.
• Licensed practical or vocational nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or District of Columbia.
• Completion of at least 1 year of qualifying experience at the GS-4 level or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications.
• Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and p.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and p.