Licensed Vocational Nurse

Nitelines Usa•Welch, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides administrative and healthcare support to clinical staff and delivers patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. The role includes collecting patient data, performing routine treatments and procedures, assisting with emergency care, and documenting clinical measurements in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR). The nurse reports significant abnormalities to an RN and/or physician and applies asepsis and infection-control principles. The position also involves waived testing, glucose and hemoccult testing, assistance with medication preparation and dispensing under appropriate clinical or pharmacy supervision, and helping laboratory personnel collect and process ordered specimens. The job is located at 101 Federal Drive, Welch, WV 24801. The schedule is 10 hours per day, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Hold a Practical Nurse license in any U.S. state.
Have at least one year of experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Be CPR certified.
Provide the required qualification documentation with the resume.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and healthcare support to other clinical staff.
Collect patient data, including vital signs and blood pressure; provide dressing changes; administer treatments and/or medications; perform EKGs; and assist clinical staff with routine treatment or emergency care under appropriate supervision.
Report significant abnormalities to the RN and/or physician.
Provide first aid and respond to and assist with emergency medical care for injured inmates or accidents.
Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members using appropriate resources.
Perform patient care, treatments, and procedures as directed by a Registered Nurse or physician, with attention to accuracy and patient safety.
Perform waived testing, accurately use the EvenCare G2 glucometer and check controls, and accurately perform hemoccult testing and control measures.
Measure and record body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure in the BEMR.
Apply principles of asepsis and infection control.
Read and interpret prescriptions and medication orders; select and retrieve the correct medication strength and dosage form; transcribe prescription information to labels; prepare prescriptions for review by a pharmacist or physician before dispensing; and provide pertinent patient instructions when appropriate.
Assist pharmacy staff with dispensing medications during pill line times.
Prepare recommended prescriptions under the direct supervision of the pharmacist or pharmacy staff, with physician oversight before dispensing.
Assist laboratory personnel with collecting and processing ordered laboratory tests, including venipuncture and urine collection.