Licensed Practical Nurse

1 week ago

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States The Arora Group Full time
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery

We are seeking a highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at The Arora Group. As a Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery, you will provide medical care for Active-Duty military heroes, their family members, and retirees in the General Surgery Clinic at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure patient care is carried out in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and the policies and procedures of the clinic.
  • 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.
  • Prepare patients for tests, examinations, treatments, and/or surgery, and collect specimens for laboratory examinations.
  • 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 to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Perform routine nursing care activities, such as taking blood pressures, temperatures, baths, and hygiene care, and assist in the care of the physical needs of the patient.
  • Operate basic equipment required in 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.
  • 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 the patient and/or family members toward the achievement of treatment plan goals.
  • Provide instructions to the patient on invasive procedures, surgical procedures, and post-surgical conditions.
  • 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 supervisor any need for maintenance and re-supply of pharmaceuticals.
  • Ensure upkeep and perform checks of emergency equipment, such as oxygen, emergency cart, suction apparatus, etc., and maintain appropriate logs.
  • Perform additional duties within the scope of LPN practice, including but not limited to, updating of Standards of Nursing Care, and other collateral duties required for efficient, quality patient care.
  • Transport patients to and from other areas of the facility, as ordered by the physician.
  • Assist the professional nurse and/or physician with individual, group, and family health instruction in relation to the patient's condition and his/her ability for self-care.
  • Render nursing care to patients within assigned clinic/unit, including taking and recording patient vital signs, complete patient assessment, patient vital signs, AM/PM care, measurement and recording of food and fluid input and output, and understanding the use of and following the guidelines for inpatient clinical pathways.
  • Perform duties such as urinary catheterization, tube feedings, sterile dressing changes, peripheral venous catheterization, blood sampling from venipuncture or from existing arterial/venous access lines, irrigation of gastric tubes, rectal tubes, and bladder catheters as prescribed, and care of all drainage systems tubes, simple ostomy dressings, enemas, tracheal suctioning, and oxygen therapy, as directed.
  • Administer and monitor medications and intravenous infusions within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse in compliance with hospital policy.
  • Assist in the administration and monitoring of tube feedings, intravenous and hyperalimentation fluids, and monitor for complications of administration.
  • Administer and monitor oxygen therapy using pulse oximetry and pulmonary care techniques.
  • Monitor epidural fluids and Patient Controlled Analgesia pumps; refer to RN for any issues or concerns.
  • Maintain quality and timely records and documentation of nursing care and of clinical work performed.
  • Liaison with other disciplines to plan care for patients according to their current physical requirements.
  • Identify and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition.
  • Upon request, provide information in response to command surveillance programs and occupational health.
  • Assist with the orientation and teaching of new personnel.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary specialty nursing projects.

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