Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

STG International; Pierre (SD); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Resumo da oferta

STGi seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse for our Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Pierre, South Dakota. You will provide a broad range of clinical and administrative nursing care under supervision of the Clinic Manager and STGi program leadership.

The role emphasizes pharmacology, patient check-in/out, CPR/EMR documentation, and collaboration with the PACT team to support patient care, safety, and education.

Qualificações

• LPN from an accredited nursing school.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license in South Dakota.
• CPR/BLS from AHA or Military Training Network.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical and administrative nursing care under supervision of Clinic Manager and STGi leadership.
• Assist in check-in/check-out of patients and PACT team huddles.
• Administer medications per protocols and document in EMR.
• Respond to emergencies and perform CPR/first aid.
• Prepare patients for labs, procedures, and examinations.
• Operate monitor, EKG, oxygen, AED, and suction equipment.
• Maintain infection control and patient confidentiality.
• Schedule patient appointments and communicate plan of care.

Conhecimentos

Pharmacology basics

Vital signs monitoring

CPR/BLS

Med administration

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Formação académica

LPN from an accredited nursing school

Active SD nursing license

CPR/BLS certification (AHA/Military)

Ferramentas

VISTA EMR

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Category

Healthcare

Job Location

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Overview

STGi is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

Job Summary

The general duty of the Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse is to provide a wide variety of clinical and administrative nursing care under the direction of the CBOC Clinic Manager, PACT Provider and STGi Program Manager.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of Pharmacology and medication administration techniques per facility protocols, and state regulations, as prescribed by PACT Provider.
• Works with the PACT team to check-in/check-out patients.
• Participates in all staff meetings and PACT huddles.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medications, treatment or physical/mental condition.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assists during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
• Performs a range of nursing procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigation, catheterization, injection administration and venipunctures.
• Prepares patients for laboratory procedures and examinations by providing information and instructions, while assisting the Primary Care Provider and RN Care Manager upon request.
• Sets up and operates therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, EKG, oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED), and portable suction.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Assists support staff as needed.
• Documents all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
• Assists in maintaining the VISTA (Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
• Documents all pertinent information and completes the VISTA Clinical Reminder Program as outlined by the site-specific VAMC for compliance of the Directors Performance Measures.
• Assists in scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments in accordance to the VA access standards and the patient's medical necessity.
• Assures patients are informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
• Provides health educational materials and resources to patients and their families for informational purposes.
• Participates in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between STGi, its Subcontractor(s), and the VAMC.
• Assists in ensuring that all required reports are completed accurately.
• Assists the CBOC Clinic Manager and other staff in maintaining the clinic's compliance with all federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, STG VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.
• Assists the RN Care Manager in ensuring all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and supports patients' privacy, rights, and safety.
• Applies the basic concepts of customer service techniques, cultural diversity and age-specific characteristics.
• Documents patient reminders, clinical reminders, clinical interaction and closes encounters, answering questions, and performs other duties as needed to ensure a beneficial visit, online activity and/ or training and support of the PACT team.
• Makes follow up visits.
• Provides general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the unit.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Prefer one to three years of current clinical experience working in a similar environment. Outpatient clinical and/or other hospital experience preferred (Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, or other hospital experience preferred).
• Knowledge of basic methods and procedures and complex methods for coordinating and scheduling clinical care.
• Thorough knowledge of the variations in anatomy.
• Knowledge and ability to apply the practical nursing principles, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to assess patient condition, recognizes adverse signs and symptoms, and reacts swiftly in emergency situations.
• Ability to follow orders and works under close supervision, while demonstrating initiative and independence.
• Ability to provide, as directed by the provider, individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with the focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Ability to provide educational material to patients and/or families regarding proper home health care activities, such as giving injections, taking blood pressures, changing wound dressings, etc.
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, including desired effects, side effects, complications, and patient usage considerations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific customer service techniques with exceptional verbal, written, and telephone communication skills; adept at handling difficult situations with diplomacy and professionalism to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Knowledge of specialized terminology associated with the work in the facility and in-depth knowledge of the terminology used in Primary Care Practice.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records and computer maneuverability.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.

Required Experience & Education

• LPN from an accredited nursing school.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license in South Dakota.
• Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or Military Training Network

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Required to respond to any medical emergency within the clinic, where a fast walk or job may be necessary to provide assistance.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About STGi

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

Benefits

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

Equal Opportunity

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Codes

Medical Corps - 60J, 60L, 61F, 61H, 61N, 61R,62B Medical Specialist Corps - 65B, 65C, 65D Nurse Corps - 66B,66H, 66P Medical Service Corps - 67G, 67J Medical CMF - 68A, 68B, 68E, 68F, 68G, 68J, 68Q, 68R, 68S, 68T, 68W, 68X, 68Y