Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care or Nursing Home Charleston SC

** This position in contingent upon the award of the contract.**

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide services outlined below: 

International SOS is looking for an individual who is an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in Specialty and Primary Care Clinics in Ralph H. Johnson VAMC and surrounding CommunityBased Outpatient Clinics. They may perform those approved Medical Center procedures that are described in the Licensed Practical Nurse Act Vocational Nurse VA Qualification Standards. The LPN demonstrates increasingly more independence in their management of patient care and competence in caring for adult psychiatric medical and geriatric patients. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide duties as needed in the Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas in ambulatory/outpatient care clinics and in outpatient lab.  
• Prepare administer and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral topical subcutaneous intramuscular and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures.  
• Observe and document the patients response to medication administered and the report any noted change in the patients condition to RN or MD/DO.  
• Serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients family members professionals and other supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care incorporating acceptable established customer service standards into practice. 
• Monitor and record patients vital signs symptoms and medical histories. 
• Assist with patient hygiene and activities of daily living including bathing dressing and feeding. 
• Prepare and maintain a clean and safe environment for patients. 
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans. 
• Educate patients and their families about health management and disease prevention. 
• Perform wound care and assist with minor surgical procedures. 
• Maintain accurate and uptodate patient records and documentation. 
• Respond to patient calls and concerns in a timely manner. 
• Assist in emergency situations and provide first aid as needed. 
• Participate in training and continuing education to enhance nursing skills and knowledge. 

This list is nonexhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEXPN) to obtain licensure. 
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from any US State District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). 
• Two (2) years of current experience in a longterm care setting including work within the last six months. 

Education Required: 

• Graduate of a state approved school of practical/vocational nursing. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate. 
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. 
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance and South Carolina criminal background check. 

Note on TO Bid Submission 

Additional information required for final submission: 

• Resume  
• Copy of License 

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Fulltime positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime