Lead Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

About Us

Valor Healthcare operates over 50 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operation 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.

About Our Benefits

Competitive Wage

Great Work/Life Balance - No Nights/Weekends

Outpatient Only

401(k) with Employer Match

Excellent Benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription

Generous PTO including vacation, sick, and paid holidays

Position Summary

The Lead Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse helps coordinate and expedite clinical operations of a multi-disciplinary team while delivering high-quality patient care- while being directed by the Clinic Administrator, physician, or mid-level provider. The Lead Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse collaborates with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN, and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregivers, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Care: 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. This includes interviewing and collecting patient information, including pain assessment, pulse rate, temperature, height & weight, blood pressure and other relevant details. Records information in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Administers medications, as appropriate or ordered by a medical provider, orally, or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount in patient’s electronic charts, applies compresses, both hot and cold as indicated. Observes patient and reports adverse reactions to the clinic physician.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other diagnostic equipment to administer routine diagnostic test and treatments, including glucometers, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, oxygen equipment, spirometry, eye exams, etc. Dresses wounds and incisions, interprets physician’s instructions to patients, assists with emergencies, and performs related tasks, as directed.
• Collects lab specimens, including but not limited to urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and may perform waived laboratory tests on these specimens.
• Cleans treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using approved manufacture wipes and/or solutions.
• Submits any received laboratory and radiology results to medical providers and provides private practice results to VA for scanning or scans results into patient’s medical records after the provider has reviewed.
• Inputs all patients’ information into VISTA/CPRS
• Completes all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
• May assist with front desk for check-in, check-out, and phone coverage.
• Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.
• Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, wellness, related health issues and healthy lifestyle choices. Advises in services available through community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
• Comply with all VA and company training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Compliance: Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Clinical Outcomes: Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Leadership Support - Assist in guiding the team by exemplifying compassionate customer service, quality-based patient care and a positive team culture. Under the direction of the Clinic Administrator:
• Assist in the training of new MOR/MA and LPN/LVN colleagues,
• May be the primary support to the Clinic Administrator during his/her absence regarding administrative and operational aspects of the clinic(s) as it pertains to LPN/LVN and MOR/MA functions,
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of LPN/LVN and MOR/MA colleagues,
• May be responsible in participating with interviews and mentoring team members,
• Support management and provide regular feedback to improve colleague performance.
• Encourage clinic colleagues to actively participate in improving processes and workflows to enhance the veteran experience.
• Work in conjunction with the leadership team to help ensure coverage of peer PACT teams when a need arises.
• Build and maintain relationships with and between colleagues and clinic leadership team members.
• Customer Service: Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and by phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Establish and maintain a warm, welcoming, and professional atmosphere for our colleagues and veterans, ensuring needs and expectations are consistently met.
• Collaborates with Clinic leadership to resolve veteran concerns or complaints.
• Enrollment Growth: Participate in outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Save & Recapture: Support patient enrollment and retention with appointments, follow-up visits or nursevisits.
• Strategic Initiatives: Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
  
  

Requirements

• Diploma or certificate in an accredited program of practical or vocational nursing as approved by the state.
• A minimum three-years’ experience preferred as an LPN/LVN in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred.
• Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• 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, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support, must be renewed periodically as specified by the AHA, and in ACLS if specified by individual VAMC contract.
• Must be compliant with federal, state, local government or contract specific vaccine mandates and/or requirements.
• Annual PPD test
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.
  
  

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or medical or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Valor Healthcare complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.