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Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

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Portsmouth, Virginia, United States The Arora Group Full time
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse - Inpatient Oncology/Hematology Unit

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team in the Inpatient Oncology/Hematology Unit at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

About the Role:
  • Provide medical care for Active-Duty military heroes, their family members, and retirees.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a team of healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Administer medications, perform laboratory tests, and provide wound care.
  • Assist with diagnostic procedures, such as lumbar punctures and colposcopies.
  • Monitor patients' vital signs, administer oxygen therapy, and perform other nursing duties as needed.
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 a variety of 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 of tests.
  • Perform a range of treatment procedures, including sterile dressing changes, applying compresses, monitoring IV fluids, inserting catheters and suctions, inserting nasogastric tubes, administering medications, giving enemas, and setting up and giving treatment that requires auxiliary equipment, such as oxygen and suction.
  • Prepare patients for tests, examinations, treatments, and/or surgery.
  • Collect specimens, such as urine, sputum, and stool, and label specimens for laboratory examinations.
  • Alert 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 to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Make careful observations to assess that nursing procedures and treatment do not cause additional distress.
  • Perform routine nursing care activities, such as taking blood pressures, temperatures, baths, and hygiene care, passing and removal of trays, changing of linen, and otherwise assist in the care of the physical needs of the patient.
  • Operate basic equipment required in delivery of patient care, such as pumps, intravenous (IV) pumps, oxygen administration apparatus, and incentive spirometers.
  • Execute physician's orders within the guidelines of standard nursing practice.
  • Ensure accurate medication is administered in correct form and dosage to the proper patient as directed by the physician.
  • 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, such as cardiac arrests.
  • Perform preoperative procedures for minor surgery and fill out pre-op checklist.
  • 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 that were previously provided to the patient by a nurse or physician.
  • Instruct patients on how equipment is used, such as oxygen, suction, cardiac monitor, and pulse oximeter.
  • Instruct patients and family on 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.
  • Receive information and distribute messages as necessary.
  • 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.
  • Inform the Charge Nurse of any discrepancy on daily checks.
  • Perform additional duties within the scope of LPN practice, including but not limited to, update 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, to include hospital clinics and ancillary departments, 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.
  • Assist in the dissemination of appropriate literature dealing with subjects related to the particular health problems involved.
  • Assist in providing physical and psychological support to patients, assist in the explanation of procedures and treatment, and promote cooperation among staff, patients, and families.
  • Render nursing care to patients within assigned clinic/unit, to include the taking and recording of patient, 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, dressing changes, and other nursing duties as required by patient needs.
  • Assist with a variety of diagnostic procedures and provide emotional support to the patient.
  • 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.
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:
  • Competitive salary.
  • 17 days paid vacation/sick leave per year.
  • 10 paid Federal holidays per year.
  • Dental and Vision plans.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
About The Arora Group:

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

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. 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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