Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (Primary Care)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the Veteran. This position is in Primary Care and performs under the frequent guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Patient Care & Emergency Response

• Identifies emergency situations and initiates effective actions immediately, including performing CPR in accordance with established medical center and Nursing Service policies.
• Assists in Code Blues by obtaining supplies and following the directions of the nursing supervisor or charge nurse.
• Identifies changes in the patient's condition that constitute the need for special equipment or monitors (e.g., 12-lead EKG, SAO2 monitor) and verbally reports any out-of-range levels to the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Provides direct patient care and anticipates patient needs in the face of known stressors such as death, dying, surgery, and awaiting diagnostic test results.
• Incorporates Safe Patient Handling techniques into daily practice, including but not limited to ceiling lifts, limb slings, Sara Plus, and repositioning slings.

Medication Administration

• Administers medications as ordered in compliance with VAMC Primary Care, Nursing, and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Observes for desired and untoward effects of administered medications.

Infection Control & Sterile Technique

• Strictly adheres to hand washing guidelines and utilizes sterile technique when warranted for any procedure.
• Follows infection control policies and procedures and consistently utilizes universal precautions.
• Monitors IV solutions and patency of IV tubing.

Patient Privacy & Confidentiality

• Ensures patients are appropriately covered by clothing or bedding and closes doors, curtains, and blinds when providing direct patient care.
• Follows medical center policy for release of information and respects patient confidentiality.

Patient Education & Emotional Support

• Identifies patients who require instruction about their care or who have questions, providing appropriate instructions and answers within scope of practice.
• Refers patient needs, instructions, and questions beyond their scope to the team leader or charge nurse.
• Identifies patient and family emotional needs and provides emotional support, considering the needs of the patient, family, and/or significant others.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with patients, staff, family members, and significant others.
• Maintains personal safety at all times.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm MST

Telework : Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized