Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Community – Battle Creek, Michigan Welcome to Calhoun County. Home to Battle Creek, Marshall and Albion, Michigan. Located in the southwest of Michigan, this county offers something for everyone! From cities to villages, world-renowned music to historical sites, well-groomed nature trails, to a casinos' mouthwatering food and a multitude of sporting choices. Battle Creek itself is known as the Cereal Capital of the World, as cereal was invented in this wonderful part of our country. When it comes to good family fun, Battle Creek brings more to the breakfast table. No matter what you choose to do in Calhoun County, most assuredly your visit will be full of great memories and good times! Explore Battle Creek here!

About the Facility – Battle Creek VAMC Community Living Center At VA Battle Creek Medical Center, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families and caregivers. Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including treatment for hearing loss (audiology), treatment for vision loss, dental care, nutrition counseling, hospice and palliative care, mental health services, laboratory services, treatment for PTSD, and more. This VAMC facility consists of 276 total operating beds, including 55 inpatient mental health beds, 11 inpatient medical beds, 109 Community Living Center beds, and 101 Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program beds. Facility Address: 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037

Licensed Practical Nurse - RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain patient history and patient family history
• Perform quality control checks and operator maintenance for a variety of patient care equipment
• Assist in identifying patient needs and implementing the plan of care
• Document care given and patient response in the medical record
• Prepare patient for physical examination
• Communicate pertinent patient data to the appropriate provider
• Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location
• Recognize emergency situations and initiate appropriate resuscitative measures
• Carry out prescribed nurse initiated, nurse practitioner, and physician orders and document in patient medical record
• Assist in patient/family education regarding prescribed medications/therapies/diagnostic procedures
• Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding
• Assure content and correctness of a prepared report and sign document to validate its content
• Participate in monitoring quality of care according to processional standards and established procedures
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding ward services and/or follow-up ancillary reports
• Assist with ward related administrative tasks
• Administer oxygen, intravenous fluids and prescribed medications in accordance with VA policy
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce, in the Veteran population, and in the Community
• Other duties as assigned

Licensed Practical Nurse - QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a valid, current license (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as an LPN
• Has been actively practicing as an LPN for at least one year within the past three years.
• Is capable of providing nursing care for adult medical and surgical patient.
• Has and maintains current BCLS certification.
• Has documented training and skills verification.
• At least 1 year of experience in primary care/ambulatory care.

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