Licensed Vocational Nurse - Government Contract (Veteran Population)

Position Summary

Entry level medical professional who's completed a degree program in practical nursing and the national exam requirements to earn a license to practice as an LPH. A Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse provides basic and specialized medical care to a diverse range of patients. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse are under supervision of RNs and physicians.??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. Collaborates with the core Team (Primary Care Provider, RN, and Medical Assistant) and expanded Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

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 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.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate of an accredited program of practical or vocational nursing as approved by the state.
• Program in practical nursing of at least 9 months' duration combined with 1 year of nursing assistant experience; or successful completion of a 2-year degree program in practical nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility
• 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.

This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.

Valor Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status