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

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Quick overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse provides clinical and administrative nursing care under the direction of clinic management, performing essential functions like medication administration, patient observation, and various nursing procedures such as dressing changes and injections. Key duties also involve documenting patient information in medical records, assisting with clinic compliance, and providing patient education and support coordination.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current and unrestricted LPN/LVN license and current CPR/BLS certification from AHA or MTN, along with a diploma from an accredited nursing school. A minimum of two years of current clinical experience is required, with outpatient or hospital experience preferred, alongside knowledge of pharmacology and strong communication skills.

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Job description

This is for a future opening

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

STGi is seeking qualified candidates for this position in connection with an active Request for Proposals (RFP). Hiring for this role is contingent upon STGi’s selection as the successful awardee.

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.

Essential functions

Demonstrate basic knowledge of Pharmacology and medication administration techniques per facility protocols, and state regulations, as prescribe by PACT Provider.
Work with the PACT team to check-in/check-out patients.
Participate in all staff meeting and PACT huddles.
Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications, treatment or physical/mental condition.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
Perform a range of nursing procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigation, catheterization, injection administration and venipunctures.
Prepare patients for laboratory procedures and examinations by providing information and instructions, while assisting the Primary Care Provider and RN Care Manager upon request.
Set up and operate therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, EKG, oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED), and portable suction.
Maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
Assist support staff as needed.
Document all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
Assist in maintaining the VISTA (Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
Document all pertinent information and completes the VISTA Clinical Reminder Program as outlined by the site-specific VAMC for compliance of the Directors Performance Measures.
Assist in scheduling patients for initial and follow up appointments in accordance to the VA access standards and the patient's medical necessity.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k With Company Match
Generous PTO Policy

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