LPN

Licensed Practical NurseMajor duties include, but are not limited to:Provides oxygen therapy (based on PACT protocols); administers medication: oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous.Collects vital sign data, height, and weight. Prepares the Veteran for the PCP appointment.Addresses clinical reminders with appropriate consults and alerts as indicated.Checks expiration dates of medicines and supplies.Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning the Veteran, and ensuring comfort and privacy.Monitors the Veteran during procedures and ear irrigations.Collects lab specimens (i.e., nasal swabs, throat swabs, and blood collection).Responds to and documents view alerts promptly within 24 hours and within their scope of practice, including collecting data, documenting all required pertinent data, and seeking a higher level of care if necessary.Tracks and completes the Veterans' Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) with a goal of greater than 90% compliance for their prospective Veteran panels. Completes all clinical reminders during each Veteran encounter.Adheres to standards of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.Performs complex practical nursing measures with precision and efficiency, consistent with Medical Center policy and procedure within the legal and ethical responsibilities of their licensure as an LPN.Performs nonstandard and specialized practical nursing activities requiring broad work experience and demonstrated skill to resolve a range of nursing problems.Recognizes urgent or emergent Veteran situations, seeks assistance, and effectively intervenes as directed when appropriate.Provides Veteran and family health education, to include self-management, prevention, and wellness.Assists in the orientation and competency validation of students, peers, and clerical staff.Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal Veteran information.Coordinates communications during the in-Veteran-to-out-Veteran discharge interface.Communicates with VA and non-VA medical offices/facilities to coordinate care.Completes PACT post-discharge calls for their prospective teams if the RN is not available.Provides safe and individualized nursing care to Veterans with changing complex physiological and/or emotional needs.Performs documentation to standards established by the VHA, VISN, and facility leadership to help in meeting benchmarks for performance indicators to include, but not limited to:Completes the Veteran intake documentation upon check-in to the clinic.Completes immunization notes used for all vaccinations.Assesses and documents the Veteran's pain, including documentation on the CPRS cover page (i.e., Vital Signs) and within the intake assessment note.