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Ansible Government Solutions Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) in San Diego, California
Overview
Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to support the VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161. Multiple shift schedules are available. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.
Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.
Responsibilities
Obtains patient history and patient family history
Performs quality control checks and operator maintenance for a variety of patient care equipment
Assists in identifying patient needs and implementing the plan of care
Documents care given and patient response in the medical record
Prepares patient for physical examination
Carries out prescribed nurse initiated, nurse practitioner, and physician orders and documents in patient medical record
Communicates pertinent patient data to the appropriate provider
Possesses knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates appropriate resuscitative measures
Assists in patient/family education regarding prescribed medications/therapies/diagnostic procedures
Assesses patient/family knowledge level, implements plan of instructions, and records patient/family demonstrated level of understanding
Ensures content and correctness of a prepared reports and signs documents to validate content
Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established procedures
Responds to telephone inquiries regarding ward services and/or follow-up ancillary reports
Assists with ward related administrative tasks
Administers oxygen, intravenous fluids, and prescribed medications in accordance with VA policy
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce, in the Veteran population, and in the community
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Possesses a valid, current license (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as an LVN and be licensed to practice in the State of California; all licenses must be unencumbered and remain in effect during the time they are providing services under the contract
Has been actively practicing as an LPN for at least one year within the past three years
Is capable of providing nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients
Has and maintains current BLS certification
Has documented training and skills verification
No sponsorship available
Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00 hourly
All candidates must be able to:
Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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