Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical NurseProvides patient care and assistance for complex, specialized patients including such measures as personal hygiene, positioning, elimination, and socialization in the completion of all direct patient care in the clinic setting.Initiates and collects patient data including but not limited to MC reminders, vital signs, weights, oximetry, blood glucose and the collection of specimens.Initiates and performs specialized nonstandard and complex procedures including ear lavage, urinary scanning, oxygen therapy, wound care, EKG, and spirometry.Initiates procedure preparation, adapting them to the patient's physical and emotional needs before, during and after procedures, observing and managing therapeutic or possible complications resulting from the procedure.Knowledgeably initiates and performs nursing measures to prevent complications by recognizing deviations and/or changes in patient conditions and promptly reports changes in condition to RN/provider when this occurs.Knowledgeably recognizes and responds/initiates emergency measures. Responds promptly to emergency situations in the clinic.Provides safe administration of medications in accordance with Medical Center's and Nursing Service policy and monitors side effects. Continues to keep updated on new medications.Works effectively with others and communicates in a professional, appropriate, tactful and courteous manner.Demonstrates knowledge and application of interpersonal skills as a responsible member of the nursing and health care team.Explains to the patient and family treatment measures, tests and procedure preparations, proper administration of medications, and provides opportunity to ask questions.Provides patients with encouragement needed to comply with treatment plan and assist in coping with illness.Documents in the patient's medical record observations of patient's physical and emotional status as well as responses to procedures performed and treatments rendered. Documents all data collected and nursing care.Demonstrates knowledge and application of the computer system and applicable technology (such as Electronic Medical Record, Wisconsin Immunization Record (WIR) VISTA).Communicates accurate, concise, and complete information to the providers in an independent and timely manner.Utilizes all communication methods as available with the PACT model on the assigned team (such as Instant Messaging, paging, phone, and VA Video Connect (VVC)).Exhibits willingness to accept additional responsibilities.Exhibits knowledge and judgment in recognizing changes in the patient's condition and initiates corrective interventions.Assists with rehabilitative aspects of patient care. Reinforcement of patient teaching.Actively contributes to the development and updating of patient CPRS records and promotes patient participation utilizing Whole Health principles in his treatment plan.Assists with clinic orientation of new employees, participates on Committee(s), and demonstrates constructive problem-solving skills.Daily assignment requires floating throughout clinics as assignment by Nurse Manager or designee.Offers assistance to co-workers when needed and when own assignment has been completed.Initiates unit maintenance duties, and keeps a safe, clean area.Practices proper body mechanics, acting to prevent injury to self and others.Operates all specialized equipment in a safe manner, identifies and reports any potential safety hazards. Removes unsafe equipment from use.Initiates protective and safety measures, including recognition of patients exhibiting signs of confusion, sedation, and/or behaviors which are potentially dangerous to self and others.Complies with established safety policy and procedures.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Day ShiftLocation: West ClinicRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: N/AVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 06896F, 06897F, 06898F, 06899F