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    Licensed Practical Nurse - Philadelphia, PA, United States - Valor Healthcare

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    Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN) - Government Contract



    Description

    Position Summary


    The Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in a clinic setting, as directed by physician or mid-level provider.

    Core Responsibilities;


    Patient Care:

    • Actively assists with patient care, physical examinations and ancillary tests.
    • Performs the annual and routine nursing assessments and performs preventive
    health services authorized by the VA and the clinic Medical Director. This includes

    interviewing and collecting patient information, including pain assessment, pulse

    rate, temperature, height & weight, blood pressure and other relevant details.


    • Records information in patient's electronic medical record.
    • Administers medications, as appropriate or ordered by a medical provider, orally,
    or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount in

    patients' electronic charts, applies compresses, both hot and cold as indicated.


    • Observes patient and reports adverse reactions to the clinic physician.
    • Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other diagnostic equipment to administer
    routine diagnostic test and treatments, including glucometers, pulse oximeters,

    nebulizers, oxygen equipment, spirometry, eye exams, etc.


    • Dresses wounds and incisions, interprets physician's instructions to patients,
    assists with

    emergencies, and performs related tasks, as directed.


    • Collects lab specimens, including but not limited to urine, blood and sputum, from
    patients for testing and may perform waived laboratory tests on these specimens.


    • Cleans treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using approved manufacture
    wipes and/or solutions.


    • Submits any received laboratory and radiology results to medical providers and


    provides private practice results to VA for scanning or scans results into patient's medical records after the provider has reviewed.


    • Inputs all patients' information into VISTA/CPRS
    • Completes any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.
    • May assist with front desk for check-in, check-out and phone coverage.
    • Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.
    • Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management,
    prevention, wellness, related health issues and healthy lifestyle choices. Advises in

    services available through community resources.


    • Maintains confidentiality of veterans' data and information.
    • Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Compliance:

    • Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG),
    • Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other
    * related items.

    Site Of Service


    • VA Medical Center Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    • Full Time
    • This is a 52-week position that has a projected start date of 4/1/2024 and end date of 5/1/2025
    Requirements


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Diploma or certificate of an accredited program of practical or vocational nursing as approved by the state
    • A minimum one-year experience as an LPN/LVN in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
    • Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health
    • Administration(VA)Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
    • Current certification in Basic Life Support, must be renewed periodically as specified by the AHA, and in ACLS if specified by individual VAMC contract.
    • Must be compliant with federal, state, local government or contract specific vaccine mandates and/or requirements.
    • Annual PPD test
    • Proficiency in written and spoken English
    • Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
    • Energetic and optimistic demeanor
    • This is considered a safety sensitive position.


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