Akicita Federal
Healthcare
LicensedPracticalNurse
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“Licensed Practical Nurse at Akicita Federal. Skills: Licensed Practical Nurse, direct patient care, electronic medical record, ACLS certification, VA healthcare system. Deliver direct patient care in support of the VA Primary Care team. Obtain and document patient histories, perform clinical assessments, and contribute to individualized care plans within the electronic medical record. Administer prescribed medications, verify medication orders across shifts, and document patient responses accura”
What You'll Achieve.
Make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of those who have served our country.
Industry & Context.
Recognize and respond to acute changes in patient status; initiate appropriate emergency interventions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to deliver direct patient care in support of the VA Primary Care team at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH.
Nice to Have
Prior experience working within the VA healthcare system or serving a veteran patient population. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, particularly for candidates interested in specialized clinic assignments. Familiarity with VA electronic medical record systems (e. g. , CPRS or Oracle Health). Experience participating in multidisciplinary team huddles, care coordination, or patient discharge planning. Demonstrated comfort with central line care, ventilator management, or specialized prosthesis care.
What You'll Do.
Deliver direct patient care in support of the VA Primary Care team.
Obtain and document patient histories, perform clinical assessments, and contribute to individualized care plans within the electronic medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, verify medication orders across shifts, and document patient responses accurately.
Monitor and document fluid intake and output each perform routine skin assessments and execute measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the charge nurse or supervising physician and assist in revising care plans as needed.
Operate clinical equipment including EKG machines, cardiac monitors, and deliver central line and ventilator care in accordance with facility policies.
Educate patients and families on medications, therapies, and diagnostic procedures, and document their demonstrated understanding.
Recognize and respond to acute changes in patient status, initiate appropriate emergency interventions, and participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside an interdisciplinary PACT team to provide coordinated, veteran-centered primary care. Participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning.
Communication Scope
Communicate changes in patient condition promptly; Educate patients and families
Full Job Description
## Description Akicita Federal is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to deliver direct patient care in support of the VA Primary Care team at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH. In this role, you will work alongside an interdisciplinary PACT team to provide coordinated, veteran-centered primary care in a fast-paced clinical environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of those who have served our country. - Obtain and document patient histories, perform clinical assessments, and contribute to individualized care plans within the electronic medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, verify medication orders across shifts, and document patient responses accurately. - Monitor and document fluid intake and output each shift; perform routine skin assessments and execute measures to prevent pressure ulcers. - Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the charge nurse or supervising physician and assist in revising care plans as needed. - Operate clinical equipment including EKG machines, cardiac monitors, and defibrillators; deliver central line and ventilator care in accordance with facility policies. - Educate patients and families on medications, therapies, and diagnostic procedures, and document their demonstrated understanding. - Recognize and respond to acute changes in patient status, initiate appropriate emergency interventions, and participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning. ## Additional Information What sets candidates apart: - Prior experience working within the VA healthcare system or serving a veteran patient population. - Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, particularly for candidates interested in specialized clinic assignments. - Familiarity with VA electronic medical record systems (e.g., CPRS or Oracle Health). - Experience participating in multidisciplinary team huddles, care coordination, or patient discharge planning. - Demonstrated comf
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