STG International is seeking one (1) full-time Licensed Professional/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide services at a community Based Outservices Clinic in Scottsbluff, NE.
This position is contingent and position availability is based upon STG International being awarded the contract.
The general duty of the LPN/LVN is to provide a wide variety of clinical and administrative nursing care under the direction of the CBOC PCP and the Clinic Manager.
These duties include:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of Pharmacology and medication administration techniques per facility protocols, and state regulations, as prescribe by contract physician.
- Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications, treatment or physical/mental condition.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
- Perform a range of nursing procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigation, catheterization, injection administration and venipunctures.
- Prepare patients for laboratory procedures and examinations by providing information and instructions, while assisting the PCP and RN Manager upon request.
- Set up and operate therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, EKG, oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED), and portable suction.
- Maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
- Document all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
- Assist in maintaining the VISTA (Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
- Documents all pertinent information and completes the VISTA Clinical Reminder Program as outlined by the site-specific VAMC for compliance of the Directors Performance Measures.
- Assist in scheduling patients for initial and follow up appointments in accordance to the VA access standards and the patient's medical necessity.
- Assures patients' are informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
- Provide health educational, materials and resources to patients and their families for informational purposes.
- Participate in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between HNFS, its Subcontractor(s), and the VAMC.
- Assist in ensuring that all required reports are completed in an accurate and complete fashion.
- Assist the RN Manager in maintaining the clinic compliant with all Federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, HNFS VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.
- Assist the RN Manager in ensuring all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information and support patients' privacy, rights, and safety. s Act as a liaison between the HNFS and the VAMC as related to patient coordination/continuity of care related issues.
- Applies the basic concepts of customer service techniques, cultural diversity and age-specific characteristics.
- Perform other work related duties as assigned.
STG International, Inc. (STG) is a dynamic professional services company dedicated to providing the following leading-edge services to our government and military clientele:
Medical Staffing Service - Human Resource Services and System Solution - Management and Data Resources Consulting Services - Professional and Administrative Services.
Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, STG was founded in 1997 to provide high quality management and technical services to federal clients. Previously certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a woman- owned, minority business, STG is a financially sound organization poised for continued success, as is evidence by the company's exponential growth in recent years.
STG International is an EEO compliant organization.
Scottsbluff, NE, US.
