These services are to be provided Monday through Friday, occasionally some weekends for the Health Centers and Sunday- Saturday 8 and 12 hour day and/or night shifts for the Hospitals. Licensed practical nurses shall provide the following services:

Job Description

• Performs direct patient care, vital signs, scheduling, greeting patients and visitors, courteously, answering inquiries or requests, and directing them to the appropriate staff, room or department. LPN shall screen for health measures, obtain medication from Pharmacy and administer to patient within their scope of practice. Immunizations for pediatric and adult patients, preparing the patient for the Provider visit and managing the Providers scheduled patient load on a daily basis.
• Obtains medical records for appointment prior to patients’ arrival. Checks the charts for completeness and places the necessary forms in the chart; updates the patient’s medical history if it is out of date, i.e. patient allergies, etc. Files reports in the patient’s chart and enter electronic information into Electronic Health Record.
• Ensures that a Consent for treatment has been obtained from the patient prior to any invasive procedure
• Interviews patients and obtains sufficient information necessary to determine primary need. Provides assistance or makes referrals if necessary to appropriate personnel when matter is outside of employee’s scope of assignment. Assures that patients are properly checked/logged into the clinic and patient forms are initiated using the automated system utilized by the facility.
• Nurse shall follow standing orders to provide electronic order entry for patient visit. Directs patient to testing areas, i.e. laboratory, x-ray, etc., as previously ordered by physician.
• Reviews documents such as consultations, referrals and reports and forward to the appropriate physician or nurse.
• Monitors the clinic flow of patients for those who become increasingly ill, agitated or who have been waiting for a long period of time.
• Checks patients out in EHR/RPMS; ensures contact information is obtained when needed and that there is a Release of Medical Information form for patients being referred to outside facilities as per protocol.
• Routes correspondence appropriately to the patient via mail, fax, computer according to HIPPA regulations in regard to pre appointment letters, cancellations and no show letters.
• Arranges for various clinic appointments utilizing the EHR/RPMS/GUI appointment system.
• Assists patients in contacting patient care services, i.e. Benefits Coordinator, Contract Health, etc.
• Coordinates clinic scheduling, ensures that appropriate time slots are provided for each of the specialty clinics.
• Provision of all Nursing duties as provided for in the LPN scope of practice
• Participates in clinic staff meetings, in-service and educational programs
• Provides proper and adequate services for patient care in accordance with standard of nursing practices and shall be equal in quality to services normally performed for the general public in a Joint Commission of Accreditation for Healthcare Organization accredited facility.
• Shall see patients on an as-needed basis in other departments.

DATA ENTRY COMPENTENCY

• LPN’s shall be proficient in documentation in the IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) and shall be responsible for entering appropriate data in the IHS EHR. The government will provide appropriate training on all applicable system(s). The LPN’s shall be responsible for completing all required training for usage of required clinical packages prior to their first scheduled tour of duty.
• LPN’s shall possess the proficiency to accurately and appropriately utilize E-mail, and enter/retrieve patient data in any and all EHR clinical application packages pertinent to the services being performed, such as Health Summary, Vitals, OERR (CPRS), and Text Integration Utility (TIU).
• LPN’s shall complete and electronically sign their encounter orders and progress notes daily within the parameters or requirements set forth in the local medical center policy.
• All medical records entries shall be complete and signed by the attending physician. Signatures shall be legible, with the name printed clearly below the signature to make certain signatures can be read. Receiving Reports for time periods worked SHALL NOT BE COMPLETED until Medical Records has reviewed chart entries and certifying he/she has completed all required information and signatures are completed.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Nurses shall have a Practical Nursing Diploma from a Vo-Tech school.
• current, valid, unrestricted LPN license within the Continental United States throughout the term of this contract.
• Nurses shall possess a valid state driver’s license throughout the duration of this contract.
• Nurses shall have the physical ability to perform assigned tasks, are able to lift fifty (50) pounds and are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

IMMUNIZATIONS

• LPN’s shall provide the following immunization documentation (vaccinations are to be complete prior to assignment and will not be administered by the Government):
• Immunity to Rubella, Mumps, Measles
• Influenza vaccine (Annually)
• Immunity to Hepatitis A and B (A signed delineation of the Hepatitis B vaccination series will be accepted)
• History of chicken pox disease or positive titer
• Tetanus Diphtheria (Td) within the last 5 years
• Documentation of receiving a TB skin test (PPD) within the past 12 months with documentation of follow-up for a positive test.

Count on Excel Medical Staffing for:

More than just pay! We’re a small, always caring, NEVER commission firm FOCUSED on YOU! Our clinicians are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day. Comprehensive benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

As a Diversity owned firm, led by a team of disabled Veterans, Excel is committed to inclusion and giving back to the community. As such, travel clinicians are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $31.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person