Description du poste
The VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System, Chief of Staff, is currently recruiting for one (1) Licensed Practical Nurse in Muskogee.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
VA Careers - Licensed Practical Nurse: https://youtube.com/embed/Ae85IP1Oiz4 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Primary Duties: Demonstrates understanding of age and population-specific characteristics that affect the health care needs of the Veteran. Adheres to standards of practice and directives in preparation of specialty appointments. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the effects and/or reactions caused by medications, treatments, and procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly records and reports these observations. Performs and/or instructs on personal care, diagnostic support duties, and treatments according to procedure under the direction of the professional nurse in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Appropriately triages and prioritizes patient needs as routine, urgent, or emergent in the consult coordination setting and modifies patient care/treatment plan as needed. Seeks assistance of the RN and/or MD, initiates appropriate emergency/urgent interventions as directed. Contacts patient about consult request, interviews patient, schedules veteran accordingly and documents necessary data as per policy. Educates and provides resource options to include community care when eligible. Completes assignments in a timely manner with constructive utilization of remaining time. Embodies the ICARE core values of the organization. Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence creating a culture of caring and civility that supports our mission. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, always communicating respectfully and professionally with patients, families, professionals, and supportive personnel. Establishes constructive relationships with patients, their families, and co-workers to promote positive relationships, communication, and socialization skills. Clearly demonstrates ability to comprehend, interpret, and function within the individual's discipline as a licensed practical/vocational nurse. Independently plans and organizes patient care assignments to meet the needs of the organization. Promotes and demonstrates nursing concepts in the Medical Center. Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), and or Health Care Provider (HCP). Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. The LPN/LVN observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition, which may include prescribed medications/treatments, to promptly and accurately documenting identified changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN/HCP. Demonstrates the ability to work independently without the need for readily available supervision and communicates effectively with the veteran, families, caregivers, professionals, and other supportive staff. Utilizes sustainable practices to eliminate, minimize, or mitigate adverse environmental impacts. Familiarizes self with how work activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources. Shall be a good steward of the environment by preventing pollution, minimizing waste, and continually improving environmental programs. Supports the team in monitoring the practice of unlicensed nursing staff or non-medical staff to ensure safe patient care delivery. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leav
À propos de Veterans Health Administration
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? Interested in a career that offers a true work-life balance? Look no further! The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) offers a balance of professional and clinical complexity that stimulates growth yet, it also allows the professional an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work. If you are interested in a career that offers an integrated patient-centered approach while providing compassionate and state of the art care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply. Muskogee is the point where the Arkansas, Grand, and Verdigris rivers meet and the location of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. The area offers many attractions that allow you to spend quality time