Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dayton

Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dayton

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. ("Jamison") is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Job Title: Primary Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Location: Dayton, OH 45417 Hourly Rate: TBD DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing support to Veterans at the Dayton VA Medical Center. The LPN will work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team to assist with patient assessment, care planning, treatment, documentation, patient education, and other nursing services within the authorized scope of practice.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient histories and pertinent family histories.
• Assist with assessment of patients and planning of appropriate nursing care.
• Document patient care and treatment in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate relevant patient information to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Reassess patient conditions and assist with revisions to care plans.
• Assess and document patient responses to prescribed medications and treatments.
• Assist with emergency interventions, therapies, and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
• Provide patient and family education regarding prescribed medications, therapies, and procedures.
• Operate applicable clinical and emergency equipment within authorized scope of practice.
• Participate in patient discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and complete healthcare documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with Veterans, family members, and healthcare staff.
• Follow all applicable patient safety, infection control, privacy, and VA healthcare requirements.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Graduation from a professional nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time the program was completed.
• Current Ohio LPN license.
• Current CPR certification through an American Heart Association vendor.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable VA credentialing requirements.
• Preferred: Previous Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare experience. Experience in Primary Care, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac Monitoring, Emergency Room, or Intensive Care environments.

Schedule: The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year including Federal Holidays. Primary Care: Normal clinic hours 0800-1630. Contractors shall be available to be scheduled to work during hours of 8am to 4:30 pm.

Clearance Level Required: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW: Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful. Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism. Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. Jamison's commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment. Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills. All applications must be submitted through our application system.