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Licensed Practical Nurse (Hibbing, MN)
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STG International (STGi) is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses interested in working at a VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Hibbing, MN. There is also opportunity for one LPN to work in a satellite clinic in Cook, MN.
The schedule would be Monday – Friday during normal business hours (no weekends, evenings, or holidays).
STG International is in an active bidding process for this position and position availability is contingent upon STG International being awarded the contract. The contract award is scheduled to be announced on/around Spring 2012.
The general duty of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide a wide variety of clinical and administrative nursing care under the direction of the CBOC PCP and the Clinic Manager (either PA/NP or RN Manager).
Responsiblities include:
•Demonstrate basic knowledge of Pharmacology and medication administration techniques per facility protocols, and state regulations, as prescribe by contract physician.
•Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications, treatment or physical/mental condition.
•Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
•Perform a range of nursing procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, oxygen administration, wound irrigation, catheterization, injection administration and venipunctures.
•Prepare patients for laboratory procedures and examinations by providing information and instructions, while assisting the PCP and RN Manager upon request.
•Set up and operate therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, EKG, oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED), and portable suction.
•Maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
•Document all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
•Assist in maintaining the VISTA (Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
•Documents all pertinent information and completes the VISTA Clinical Reminder Program as outlined by the site-specific VAMC for compliance of the Directors Performance Measures.
•Assist in scheduling patients for initial and follow up appointments in accordance to the VA access standards and the patient’s medical necessity.
•Assures patients’ are informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
•Provide health educational, materials and resources to patients and their families for informational purposes.
•Participate in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between HNFS, its Subcontractor(s), and the VAMC.
•Assist in ensuring that all required reports are completed in an accurate and complete fashion.
•Assist the Clinic Manager (either PA/NP or RN Manager) in maintaining the clinic compliant with all Federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, STG VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.
•Assist the RN Manager in ensuring all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate.
•Maintain confidentiality of all information and support patients’ privacy, rights, and safety. Applies the basic concepts of customer service techniques, cultural diversity and age-specific characteristics.
•Perform other work related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•LPN from an accredited nursing school.
•Retention of current nursing license in the state in which the LPN practices, MN.
•Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS).
•Minimum of two (2) years of current clinical experience working in a similar environment. (Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, or other hospital experience preferred).
COMPANY INFORMATION:
STG International, Inc. (STGi) is a dynamic government contracting company dedicated to providing leading-edge Medical Staffing services to our government and military clientele.
Outside of Medical Staffing services, STGi also provides Human Resource Services and System Solutions, Management and Data Resources Consulting Services, and Professional and Administrative Services.
Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, STGi was founded in 1997 to provide high quality management and technical services to federal clients. Previously certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a woman-owned, minority business, STGi is a financially sound organization poised for continued success, as is evidence by the company’s exponential growth each year.
STGi offers an outstanding benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy. STG International is an EEO compliant organization.
***Interested candidates should email or Fax their resume to STG International at 571-482-3573
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