Licensed Practical Nurse

Valor Healthcare - Oswego, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Oswego, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in (Oswego, NY/Ithica, NY). In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule. Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to America's veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve. Valor operates more than 50 VA CBOCs in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We provide a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.

Responsibilities

• Actively assists with patient care, physical examinations and ancillary tests.
• Performs the annual and routine nursing assessments and performs preventive health services authorized by the VA and the clinic Medical Director.
• Administers medications, as appropriate or ordered by a medical provider, orally, or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other diagnostic equipment to administer routine diagnostic test and treatments.
• Dresses wounds and incisions, interprets physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergencies, and performs related tasks.
• Collects lab specimens, including but not limited to urine, blood and sputum, from patients for testing.
• Cleans treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using approved manufacture wipes and/or solutions.
• Submits any received laboratory and radiology results to medical providers.
• Inputs all patients' information into VISTA/CPRS.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders 'due' at the time of each patient visit.
• May assist with front desk for check-in, check-out and phone coverage.
• Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, wellness, related health issues and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Maintains confidentiality of veterans' data and information.
• Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone.
• Establish and maintain a warm, welcoming and professional atmosphere for our colleagues and veterans.
• Collaborate with Clinic leadership to resolve veteran concerns or complaints.
• Participate in the clinic's outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma or certificate of an accredited program of practical or vocational nursing as approved by the state.
• Minimum one-year experience as an LPN/LVN in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience.
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
• Generous time off
• Weekday schedule