Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Company: Wellpath
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionHere at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!" Our
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is
responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through
the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides
patient teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her
education and demonstrated competencies. Education for Licensed
Practical Nurse: * Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Experience for Licensed Practical Nurse: * One (1) or more years
clinic experience preferred Licenses/Certifications for Licensed
Practical Nurse: * Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) * Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the state * Current
CPR certification * Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN),
assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social
dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary,
in the housing units. * Assists in planning an individual treatment
program by using available resources in planning care, and consults
with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge
and resources in planning care and patient teaching. * Implements
individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care
Practitioner. * Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and
sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and
sign count logs. * Implements clinical and technical aspects of
care in accordance with established policies, procedures and
protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures and
standard precautions. * Responds to a code or health emergency
within standard guidelines. * Implements medical plan through
administering medications in accordance with Health Care
Practitioner's orders and protocols: Administers medications
according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy
(when certified) and all other approved routes of administration.
Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug
reaction and overdose in administration of medications. *
Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in
accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols:
Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKG's using proper
techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary
departments using established referral process. * Assists the
Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as
necessary and/or requested to meet individual needs of patients. *
Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper
techniques and procedures as ordered by Health Care Practitioner. *
Documents nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as
required by policy and procedure. * Communicates information to
nursing staff, physician, health care unit supervisory personnel
and other staff as necessary. * Respects dignity and
confidentiality of patients. * Attends mandatory staff meetings and
training. * Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
* Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a
variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow
standardized procedures that may call for deviations. * Must be
able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions
and apply knowledge to different factual situations. * Must be
alert at all times; pay close attention to details. * Must be able
to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis. * Post
orders, if applicable, per site contract. * Perform other duties as
assigned. Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Portsmouth , Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse, Healthcare , Portsmouth, Virginia
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