South Dakota Staffing
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
South Dakota Staffing, Pierre, South Dakota, United States, 57501
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
STGi is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic. 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 include demonstrating basic knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration techniques per facility protocols and state regulations, working with the PACT team to check-in/check-out patients, participating in all staff meetings and PACT huddles, observing patients and reporting adverse reactions to medications, treatment or physical/mental condition, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assisting during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures, performing a range of nursing procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigation, catheterization, injection administration and venipunctures, preparing patients for laboratory procedures and examinations, setting up and operating therapeutic and emergency equipment, maintaining universal precautions and infection control practices, assisting support staff as needed, documenting all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA, assisting in maintaining the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient, documenting all pertinent information and completing the VISTA Clinical Reminder Program, assisting in scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments, assuring patients are informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed, providing health educational materials and resources to patients and their families, participating in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program, assisting in ensuring that all required reports are completed in an accurate and complete fashion, assisting the CBOC Clinic Manager in maintaining the clinic compliant with all federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, STG VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards, assisting the RN Care Manager in ensuring all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate, maintaining confidentiality of all information and supporting patients' privacy, rights, and safety, applying the basic concepts of customer service techniques, cultural diversity and age-specific characteristics, documenting patient reminders, clinical reminders, clinical interaction and closes encounters, answering questions, and performing other duties as needed to ensure a beneficial visit, online activity and/or training and support of the PACT team, making follow-up visits, and providing general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the unit. Required Skills: Minimum of two (2) 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. Knowledge of the basic concepts of customer service technique related to age-specific population. Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette. Knowledge of specialized terminology associated with the work in the facility and in-depth knowledge of the terminology used in Primary Care Practice. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records and computer maneuverability. Must have exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations. Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task. Required Experience: LPN from an accredited nursing school. Current and unrestricted nursing license in the state in which the LPN/LVN practices. Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or MTN. 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 jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
STGi is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic. 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 include demonstrating basic knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration techniques per facility protocols and state regulations, working with the PACT team to check-in/check-out patients, participating in all staff meetings and PACT huddles, observing patients and reporting adverse reactions to medications, treatment or physical/mental condition, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assisting during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures, performing a range of nursing procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigation, catheterization, injection administration and venipunctures, preparing patients for laboratory procedures and examinations, setting up and operating therapeutic and emergency equipment, maintaining universal precautions and infection control practices, assisting support staff as needed, documenting all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA, assisting in maintaining the VISTA clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient, documenting all pertinent information and completing the VISTA Clinical Reminder Program, assisting in scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments, assuring patients are informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed, providing health educational materials and resources to patients and their families, participating in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program, assisting in ensuring that all required reports are completed in an accurate and complete fashion, assisting the CBOC Clinic Manager in maintaining the clinic compliant with all federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, STG VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards, assisting the RN Care Manager in ensuring all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate, maintaining confidentiality of all information and supporting patients' privacy, rights, and safety, applying the basic concepts of customer service techniques, cultural diversity and age-specific characteristics, documenting patient reminders, clinical reminders, clinical interaction and closes encounters, answering questions, and performing other duties as needed to ensure a beneficial visit, online activity and/or training and support of the PACT team, making follow-up visits, and providing general clerical/administrative support coordination work for the unit. Required Skills: Minimum of two (2) 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. Knowledge of the basic concepts of customer service technique related to age-specific population. Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette. Knowledge of specialized terminology associated with the work in the facility and in-depth knowledge of the terminology used in Primary Care Practice. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Electronic Medical Records and computer maneuverability. Must have exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations. Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task. Required Experience: LPN from an accredited nursing school. Current and unrestricted nursing license in the state in which the LPN/LVN practices. Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or MTN. 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 jog may be necessary to provide assistance.