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Licensed Practical Nurse- Patient Aligned Care Team
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
At the Wilkes barre VAMC - Williamsport Community Based Outpatient Clinic, under the direction of the RN the LPN-GS 3-6 is technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to clients. Serves as a member of a team with an assigned patient load of selected patients. This position comes with a recruitment incentive or EDRP
What You'll Do
- →The Licensed Practical Nurse in this position is: Responsible for the daily management of the PCP's scheduled appointments.
- →Responsible for the daily management of the assigned PACT teams Nurse Intervention clinic.
- →When assistance is needed, the LPN will communicate with the PACT RN to ensure scheduled patients are roomed as scheduled.
- →Common Nurse Intervention appointments managed by the LPN are scheduled for, but not limited to: Vitamin B12 injections, adult vaccines, blood pressure checks, medication review and education, diagnosis specific education, glucometer teaching, issue a blood pressure machine, EKGs, etc.
- →Receives an assignment from the Nurse Manager or the Charge RN.
- →Assignment is subject to change as needed to support patient care.
- →Assignments may include but are not limited to: PACT teams, Nurse Intervention clinics, Flu vaccine clinic, COVID specimen collection, COVID vaccine clinics, CBOC lab (if applicable), 1:1 safety watch, Ear Irrigation Clinic.
- →Responsible for reviewing/scrubbing the PACT teams schedule following the applicable standard operating procedure: PACT Huddles.
- →Main components of scrubbing include, but are not limited to: Reviews PCP and Nurse Intervention daily and weekly schedules.
- →Patient care needs and any concerns or issues to be reviewed with the PACT RN Care Manager or provider.
- →Complete visit pre-work to pre-package information needed for an efficient and effective visit with the PCP to assure the Veterans needs will be met and decrease post-visit work for the PACT team.
- →Print applicable medical records from Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV) and/or Non-VA Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and provide records to the provider in preparation for the appointment.
- →Reviews for an alternate visit modality such as non-face-to-face appointment, group visit, secure message, telephone visit, or an appointment with another PACT or extended PACT team member and discusses with the provider.
- →Identify clinical reminders that may appropriate for completion ahead of time via pre-visit phone call.
Requirements
- ✓NOTE: Prior to accepting a final employment offer, all selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination and maintain CDT physical readiness.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Must be able to meet physical demands which include strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distances over difficult terrain, running, climbing, working long hours in primitive or arduous conditions, long periods of standing, and bending and stooping.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8f72a601-90b1-43e0-9ba7-10f666df9184
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