Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse
Company: Wellpath
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: June 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath 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!" About this role 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. What you bring to the table Education for Licensed Practical Nurse: Experience for Licensed Practical Nurse: Licenses/Certifications for Licensed Practical Nurse: What you will do 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 Our investment in you
Keywords: Wellpath, San Luis Obispo , Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse, Other , San Luis Obispo, California
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