Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient LPN/LVN

2 weeks ago

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States The Arora Group Full time
Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient LPN/LVN

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join our team at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in the Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient Unit. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality medical care to Active-Duty military heroes, their family members, and retirees.

Job Summary:

The LPN/LVN will work in a fast-paced environment, providing medical care to patients with a variety of conditions. You will be responsible for ensuring patient care is carried out in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and the policies and procedures of the clinic.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Check patients into the clinic and triage using clinic guidelines
  • Obtain and document patient and pertinent family history
  • Perform a full range of diagnostic support duties, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and recording and tracking results of diagnostic tools
  • Assist the physician in diagnostic examinations, such as lumbar punctures, colposcopies, and sigmoidoscopies
  • Perform laboratory tests, such as checking urine for sugar and stool for blood, and record and report results
  • Perform treatment procedures, including sterile dressing changes, applying compresses, monitoring IV fluids, inserting catheters and suctions, and administering medications
  • Ambulate patients to other areas, including Radiology, various clinics, and physical therapy
  • Prepare patients for tests, examinations, treatments, and/or surgery
  • Collect specimens, label them for laboratory examinations, and follow up on results
  • Alert the provider to conditions that deviate from expected findings
  • Prepare, start, monitor, and discontinue intravenous fluids with accuracy and in accordance with established procedures
  • Observe, report, and document all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient condition
  • Perform routine nursing care activities, such as taking blood pressures, temperatures, baths, and hygiene care, passing and removal of trays, changing of linen, and assisting with the physical needs of patients
  • Operate basic equipment required in the delivery of patient care, such as pumps, IV pumps, oxygen administration apparatus, and incentive spirometers
  • Execute physician orders within the guidelines of standard nursing practice
  • Ensure accurate medication administration in the correct form and dosage to the proper patient
  • Maintain records of nursing care, dose, and time of medication administered, and indicate if the medication was not administered and the reason
  • Administer immunizations in a safe and accurate manner, with strict adherence to all applicable immunization policies
  • Recognize emergency situations and assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients
  • Perform preoperative procedures for minor surgery and fill out pre-op checklists
  • Assist patients in admission, transfer, and perform discharge planning follow-up and documentation
  • Support patients and/or family members toward the achievement of treatment plan goals
  • Provide instructions to patients on invasive procedures, surgical procedures, and post-surgical conditions
  • Instruct patients and family members on the use of prescribed medications, contraindications of medications, and the necessity of proper follow-up care
  • Provide emotional support to patients and families
  • Ensure necessary supplies are available and equipment is in functioning order
  • Provide an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff
  • Handle telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for patient confidentiality
  • Report to the supervisor any need for maintenance and re-supply of pharmaceuticals
  • Ensure upkeep and perform checks of emergency equipment, such as oxygen, emergency carts, suction apparatus, etc., and maintain appropriate logs
  • Inform the Charge Nurse of any discrepancies on daily checks
Qualifications:
  • Possess a minimum of one year experience as an LPN/LVN working in an inpatient medical/surgical setting within the last two years
  • Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted license (any state or U.S. Territory) to practice as an LPN or LVN
  • U.S. Citizen (for access to Government computer systems)
  • BLS is required
Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, 17 days paid vacation/sick leave per year, 10 paid Federal holidays per year, dental and vision plans, and a 401(k) savings plan.

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active-duty service members, their families, and veterans.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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