We are hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse I for one of our clients in Hammonton NJ.
Job Description:
The below expectations are in addition to the Case Management expectations
- When an admission arrives and the primary staff member for Covid testing is not in the facility the nurse will be required to conduct Covid testing. (utilize shared calendar for reference).
- In instance where a veteran/staff is covid positive the Nurse will report accordingly conduct well checks and issue appropriate emails
- Perform any medical testing deemed necessary by the Superintendent to enhance Veterans Haven Souths programs.
- Ensure Resident medical certification is complete and updated annually as required monitor files for expired medical release forms log updated immunizations medications medical diagnosis
- Collaborate w/ the Veterans Programs Staff along w/ a variety of community resources to enhance healthcare choices for Veterans.
- Perform the role of a veterans advocate to promote wellbeing of the veterans by assessing treatment needs and challenges. Accompany veterans to appointments when necessary.
- Utilize shared calendar daily track accepted/denied transportation requests to ensure medical transportation coverage provide transportation for medical appointments and communicate with Veterans Programs Staff.
- Assess and evaluate veterans responses to services treatment and medications provided.
- Provide medical case management prior to discharge
- Collaborate w/ other Program Staff members in problem solving regarding veterans care and links veterans to ongoing medical behavioral health and supportive services.
- Set clear expectations monitor outcomes create a culture of communication and help team members solve problems.
- Acts on behalf of the veteran to ensure that necessary clinical services are received and that progress is being made.
- Tracking veterans that are consulted to the community for variety of services.
- Completing medical form reports evaluation and charting as needed.
- Educating and counselling veterans about care plans and options.
- Coordinating and implementing of healthcare services for veterans.
- Monitor veterans vital signs as needed identify changes and report abnormal findings to the PMD and treatment team.
- Notify RLS staff via email/documentation systems of all veterans appointments which require transportation
- Update emergency contact information binder in front office (replace any missing documentation)
- Coordinate medical training (CPR Defibrillator Naloxone etc.) for staff as required.
Skills/certification(s) Requirement:
- LPN
- MS Office and Outlook
- Phone; typical business equipment
Desired skills:
- Pleasant personality; Interactive; Inclusive
Work hours:
- 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
- Lunch hours(unpaid): 30 Min Break
Additional information:
- Work from Office
- Dress Code: Business Appropriate
- Parking: Parking will be provided
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