What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE position at CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC?
Position Highlights:
· Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer: CVHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
· Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution to the retirement plan (no employee contribution required)
· Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health with no co-pay, Dental, Vision, Disability, Wellness Reimbursement, and more
· Fully Integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) – eClinicalWorks (eCW)
· License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement
· 10 Employer-Paid Holidays Per Year
· Vacation time available after 90 days of employment.
Schedule: Monday–Friday. This is a high-volume practice offering a rewarding, team-oriented work environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs tasks pertinent to age of patient (infancy to geriatric)
Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies; assists in the selection of division equipment and supplies.
Performs all nursing procedures as directed by the clinician according to the guidelines in the Nursing Procedure Manual.
Assists in quality assurance and control.
Supports a team-based approach to patient-centered medical care.
Participates in the continuing educational process.
Assists in the efficient flow of patients
Attends work as scheduled.
Supports a team-based approach to patient-centered medical care.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Addendum: Triage Nurse
Triage means "sorting out" -- and a telephone triage nurse is a registered or licensed practical nurse who assesses problems over the phone. Although some telephone triage nurses work exclusively in call centers and perform no other nursing tasks, other nurses include telephone triage as one task among many others. It's an important task that requires good clinical judgment, careful listening, and critical thinking and assessment skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Dedication to detail and accuracy.
Respect for patient confidentiality.
Pleasant, patient and understanding; flexible.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly.
Team member skills.
Should have experience with or knowledge of medical office systems, supplies and equipment.
Experience in emergency room and community nursing preferred.
Demonstrates clinical competence
Qualifications:EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses,
Licensed by the Virginia State Board of Nursing or from a compact state*
At least 2 years of general patient care experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Current CPR certification, preferred.
Experience in telephone triage, preferred.
Salary : $24 - $30