Practical Nurse

The LPN/LVN assigned duties promote quality health care positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

• The LPN performs reports and records assigned nursing care including but not limited to: Oxygen therapy Clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated Check expiration dates of meds and supplies. Delegated procedures and treatments
• Assists with minor procedures including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment positioning patient ensuring comfort and privacy. Monitors patient during the procedure.
• Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication vaccinations and skin tests. Appropriate documents in the medical record.
• Demonstrates understanding of age- and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran.
• Based on the patients goals provides patient and family health education to include self-management prevention and wellness.
• Adheres to principles of infection control safety and universal precautions.
• Demonstrates competence utilizing special equipment needed to perform job duties.
• Obtains electrocardiograms on patients as assigned reporting readings to the Registered Nurse and/or provider according to unit level procedures.
• Completes finger stick blood glucose testing on patients as appropriate and other point of care testing and completes mandatory competency reviews.
• Follows policy and procedures related to fire and disaster drills safety and security measures.
• Maintains confidentiality of electronic written and/or verbal patient information.
• Protects patient and family rights.
• Completes clinical competency reviews and mandatory reviews as scheduled.
• Supports patient-driven care in a safe efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Promotes patient and personnel safety by recognizing and reporting potential risk factors in the clinical environment.
• Implement plan of care for patients considering physical emotional and social factors.
• Contributes to the assessment and reassessment of patients and documents relevant information in the medical record. Reports significant changes in patients condition to the Registered Nurse and/or provider.
• Performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care outstanding customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran
• Takes secure electronic messages and telephone messages as assigned and resolves or forwards them to the appropriate personnel. Responds directly to messages within scope and level of knowledge. Able to differentiate between those complex problems that require assistance of the Registered Nurse or provider and obtain appropriate guidance.
• Demonstrates adherence to and competence of Nursing Standard Operating Procedures VASNHS Medical Center Memoranda and National Directives.
• Must be proficient and demonstrate competency and the ability to either set up or reprocess Reusable Medical Equipment as applicable for all equipment for which he/she has been trained.
• Use initiative in completing nursing assignments.
• Assisting others as time permits in the completion of their duties.
• Use of the computer system in accordance with VASNHS policies.
• Participates in VASNHS sponsored continuing education programs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement monitors.
• Establishes constructive relationships with employees and co-workers to promote interaction and communication. Contributes to the interdisciplinary team in the development implementation and evaluation of the patients treatment plan.