Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)
About The Position
WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors remain in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct nursing care to participants in a WelbeHealth clinic, including supporting clinic overflow, checking vital signs, performing point-of-care testing, and maintaining and administering medications. The LVN/LPN performs and documents ordered care and procedures within their scope of practice and as directed by a primary care provider. The role includes medication administration and education, medication reconciliation, and follow-up before and after procedures. The nurse coordinates medication changes with providers and escalates participant questions or concerns to the RN Case Manager or PCP as needed. Assignments may change as business needs evolve.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Unencumbered LVN/LPN license.
- At least one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
- Nursing knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants and manage complex clinical situations.
- Ability to work independently, execute tasks in a quickly changing environment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills when working with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ability to stay organized and accurately perform numerous tasks for multiple patients.
- Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document ordered wound care in the clinic, within scope of practice and as directed by the PCP.
- Perform and document ordered clinic procedures and care, including medication management and administration, within scope of practice and as directed by the PCP.
- Administer ordered medications to participants in the center or clinic and reinforce medication education.
- Coordinate with providers on medication order changes resulting from same-day procedures, and oversee medication changes as directed by external providers.
- Perform medication review and reconciliation during Welbe Welcome Day visits for new participants.
- Perform and document pre- and post-operative clinical touchpoints, review specialist office instructions, follow up directly with participants after procedures, answer questions within scope of practice, and escalate concerns to the RN Case Manager or PCP as needed.
- Adapt assignments as business needs evolve.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
- 17 days of personal time off (PTO).
- 12 observed holidays annually.
- 6 sick days.
- 401(k) match.
- Competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive healthcare coverage and additional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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