LP/VN (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse)

Under the supervision of the nurse manager, the LPN works closely with others as needed in the Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas and Primary Care setting throughout the AVAHCS and surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. The LPN functions both dependently and independently with guidance and direction from the Nurse Manager/designee.

• Contractor nurses may be utilized as needed in the Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas, in ambulatory/outpatient care clinics, and outpatient labs. 
• Knowledge and skill are sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as approved local facility policies and procedures permit. 
• Observation and documentation will include the patient's response to the medication administered and reporting any noted change in the patient's condition to the RN or MD/DO. 
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact [in an appropriate manner] with patients, family members, professional and [other] supportive personnel [involved in the delivery of] patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.

• LPN must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Education requirements: required to graduate from a state-approved practical/vocational nursing school. Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in related field is highly preferred. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the applicant completed the program: The Accreditation Page 30 of 79 Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 
• The minimum requirement for all LPNs assigned to the AVAHCS shall include a current unrestricted LPN license from any state (United States) and a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association. 
• Med/Surg- minimum three years current experience and (must have worked within the last six months) in a medical/surgical unit. 
• Long-Term Care/Nursing Home - minimum three years of current experience and (must have worked within the last six months) in a long-term care setting.
• Psychiatric/Mental Health - Minimum three years of current experience (must have worked within the last six months) experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit 1.3.14.10. Position: Primary Care - Minimum three years current experience and (must have worked within the previous six months) in a primary care setting.
• May be required to work with COVID-19-positive patients and Patients Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID 19