Nurse (LPN)
Volunteers of America - National Services

Job Info

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in NC! Under the direction and supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care and contributes to the evaluation of individualized interventions related to the plan of care. The Licensed Practical Nurse administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant complaints physically and/or by telephone. Provides education to Senior CommUnity Care participant and caregiver in regards to plan of care, nursing treatments or medications. Communicates participant's condition to primary care givers, physician and interdisciplinary team.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will report to the Clinic Supervisor.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will work on-site in the Senior Community Care of North Carolina facility.

The Senior Community Care of North Carolina (SCCNC) is a comprehensive, all-inclusive health care choice for seniors living in select Wake, Durham, and Granville county zip codes. SCCNC's mission is to help older adults live safely in the community. If you are seeking a rewarding career among supportive team members in a friendly and caring environment, we want to hear from you!

VOANS is a nonprofit subsidiary of Volunteers of America. National Services is organized and operated to "advance, support, promote and administer health, housing and supportive services" in pursuit of the objectives of Volunteers of America. National Services employs more than 3,000 professionals across the country to operate its housing and health care programs. Come and join us and be a part of 'something more'.

In 2021 VOANS was nominated as one of the Best Places to Work. Come join our team!

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and direction of Primary Care Provider, responsible for daily operations in the medical clinic.

• Uses and practices basic assessment and assists Clinic Supervisor as designated to complete initial assessment of new PACE enrollee.

• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.

• Uses and practices basic assessment and assists Clinic Supervisor as designated to complete annual reassessment.

• Performs basic nursing services as delegated by Clinic Supervisor.

• Performs the administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.

• Maintains participants' medical record and fulfills Senior CommUnity Care charting and reporting requirements.

• Observes, records, and reports participant's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.

• Triages participants to determine priority of care.

• As delegated, assists Clinic Supervisor or Clinic Registered Nurse (R.N.) when necessary in signing off orders, ordering medications from pharmacy, and disseminating orders and instructions to appropriate personnel. Implements the orders written by primary care and nursing orders when necessary.

• Instructs participants and family regarding medications and treatment instructions and care plan.

• Provides education and training on care and treatment issues of the frail and elderly as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing required. Current North Carolina Practical Nurses License (L.P.N.), Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• A minimum of one year of experience in working with the frail or elderly population required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intravenous Venous (IV) Certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge base of health care problems of the frail elderly.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, medical staff, staff members and family caregivers.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of medications used in geriatrics and adverse reactions.
• Skilled in wound care.
• Pass background screening (drug, employment history, and criminal)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a clinic environment.

Subject to participants that may have the potential for verbal or physical aggression.

Subject to unpleasant odors.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances

Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation and Holiday)

Retirement (403B)

Life Insurance

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Durham, NC

Job Type
Health Care, Nurse, Other

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
04/20/2022

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