Licensed vocational nurse (lpn/lvn) - united states, el paso
Adecco medical & science is seeking an lpn/lvn for a national client located in el paso, texas area. as an lpn you will provide clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients in a clinic setting. you will be an active member of the health care team to assess patients’ needs, provide input into the plan of care, and implement prescribed interventions.
lpn/lvn primary responsibilities, but not limited to:
perform all nursing duties within the scope of a licensed vocational / practical nurse (procedures, injections, medication administration, ekgs, phlebotomy) as determined by the applicable state board of nursing
participate in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs
coordinate patient care as directed by providers, rns, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures and follow up
document chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
telephonically obtain information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to provider
collect data and performs “focused” nursing assessment of patients; assist in the evaluation of a patient’s response to treatment and identify patient’s needs; communicate findings to the provider
record patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner
review the patient record, chart, reports (including laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for patients prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant information to the provider and / or rn
provide a safe environment (osha standards) for patients and staff in the clinic
always ensure patient confidentiality (hipaa) and treat patients with courtesy and respect
organize exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
practice standard infection control precautions
ensure medication management follows policies and procedures; appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient records
follow laboratory management polices & procedures and clia standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling
fulfill medication refill requests following approved protocols
if certified in iv therapy; start peripheral lines, monitor and adjust flow rates, prime iv lines, change dressing on iv sites (if needed) and discontinue venous lines
lpn/lvn required qualifications:
high school diploma or ged
current and unrestricted state vocational / practical nursing license
current bls certification
iv certification.
equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled
the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
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United States, El Paso ,Texas
2022-08-03
2022-09-02
1837390
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