Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse
Company: Wellpath
Location: Visalia
Posted on: January 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Here 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!"Under direct supervision of Assistant
Program Manager, Health Services Administrator or higher licensed
medical professional, the Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse
(LVN/LPN) participates in the patient plan of care by administering
medications to patients, within scope, following written/oral
instructions, and communicating and maintaining accurate patient
records.Education for Licensed Practical Nurse:* High school and
specialized training for licensing/certification(s)Experience for
Licensed Practical Nurse:* Basic knowledge of all medications being
dispensedLicenses/Certifications for Licensed Practical Nurse:*
Current (and must maintain) unrestricted LVN/LPN license,
certification or registration in state of practice* Current (and
must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA* Current
(and must maintain) security clearance* Perform nursing procedures
according to standards of care and within scope of practice as
dictated by the state LVN licensing board, such as:o Aseptic and
sterile dressing changeso Isolation precautionso Administration of
O2 therapy and nebulizer treatmentso Perform prescribed or routine
skin testingo Collection of specimens for laboratory studies such
as clean catch urine, venipuncture, straight catheterization for
urine collection, throat culture, sputum specimens, and stool
specimenso Laboratory testing: such as blood glucose with visual or
meter interpretation, interpretation of skin testing results,
dipsticks urine, guaiac/hemoculture studies, urine specific
gravityo Collect patient database: vital signs, vision screening,
height/weight, abdominal girtho Recognize and respond appropriately
to emergency situations and effectively intervening with emergency
equipment, supplies, and materialo Participate in patient and
family health education as deemed necessary by health care
providers* Maintains open lines of communication with RN, MD, or
NP/PA as it relates to the persons served health needs with the
medical and facility staff while maintaining confidentiality
including any significant observations and patient response to
care* Transcribes doctor's orders as necessary and ensure orders
are processed and comprehended with pharmacy and non-licensed
staff* In accordance with documented policies and procedures,
prepare and administer (PO, Sub Q, IM, SL, PR, and topical) ordered
medications to persons served housed in each facility and report
significant findings and observations to the MD, PA/FNP, RN, or
psychiatrist* Maintain and manage accuracy of all medical records
of persons served to include MARs, observations, interventions and
plans* Know the use of all medical equipment including Trauma
Bag/AED's and oxygen tanks* Keep pharmacy and medication carts
neat, clean and stocked at all times* May assist in the job shadow
portion of the interview process, orientation and training of new
and potential staff* Responsible for the performance evaluations
and successful training of direct reports* Perform other duties as
assigned.Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Visalia , Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Visalia, California
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