Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Department of Veterans Affairs•Syracuse, NY

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/LVN performs duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service, and maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran. the LPN/LVN performs this under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. The LPN demonstrates for Primary Care unit/department specific competencies, and competency in caring for adult Patients. Expected to use greater judgement, and to operate in accordance with all established policies procedures and techniques. Major Duties but not limited to: Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies. The LPN demonstrates for Primary Care unit/department specific competencies, and competency in caring for adult Patients. Patients receiving care in the Primary care settings, and are being treated for any number of medical conditions. They are expected to exercise greater judgement, require less supervision, and to operate in accordance with all established policies procedures and techniques In addition, the LPN assists the registered nurse with the care of patients who require continuing assessment by the registered nurse. Patients receiving care in the primary clinic settings, and are being treated for any number of medical conditions. Identifies and contributes to the learning and cultural needs of patients which may be influenced by differences in social, religious customs and dietary habits. LPN assigned to primary care setting will perform duties which may include but are not limited to Performs diagnostic test such as 12 lead EKGs. Accurately monitors, reports and records vital signs, i e temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, major pulse point, peripheral circulatory checks, and neurological checks. Completion of appropriate clinical reminders Blood draws as needed Medication/vaccine administration Set's up and assists provider with procedures Performs glucometer testing, Performs urine collection and point of care testing Performs measurement for compression stockings Identify and report abnormal results to RN/Provider Scheduling appointments Checks in, rooms, and checks out patients Validated Annually for Competency in the Handling and Care of RME Other tasks as assigned as part of Specialty Clinics Promotes and reinforces health education which is consistent with the treatment plan to the patient and the family. Considers age specific needs of client when providing patient care and or education. Assumes accountability for the quality of nursing care by adhering to medical center administrative, personnel and clinical policies. Communicates and identifies anticipated patient care problems or problems which may impede the patient care. Sufficient understanding of diseases and illnesses and skill to teach patients and family members impressing upon them the necessity for continuation of these procedures in order to maintain proper health care. Routinely prioritizes assigned duties and demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills in intervening in problems and problem resolution. Other duties, as assigned.

Responsibilities

Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies.
Identifies and contributes to the learning and cultural needs of patients which may be influenced by differences in social, religious customs and dietary habits.
Performs diagnostic test such as 12 lead EKGs.
Accurately monitors, reports and records vital signs, i e temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, major pulse point, peripheral circulatory checks, and neurological checks.
Completion of appropriate clinical reminders
Blood draws as needed
Medication/vaccine administration
Set's up and assists provider with procedures
Performs glucometer testing
Performs urine collection and point of care testing
Performs measurement for compression stockings
Identify and report abnormal results to RN/Provider
Scheduling appointments
Checks in, rooms, and checks out patients
Validated Annually for Competency in the Handling and Care of RME
Other tasks as assigned as part of Specialty Clinics
Promotes and reinforces health education which is consistent with the treatment plan to the patient and the family.
Considers age specific needs of client when providing patient care and or education.
Assumes accountability for the quality of nursing care by adhering to medical center administrative, personnel and clinical policies.
Communicates and identifies anticipated patient care problems or problems which may impede the patient care.
Sufficient understanding of diseases and illnesses and skill to teach patients and family members impressing upon them the necessity for continuation of these procedures in order to maintain proper health care.
Routinely prioritizes assigned duties and demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills in intervening in problems and problem resolution.
Other duties, as assigned.