Licensed Practical Nurse (Surgery Clinic Float)

Summary This position is located in the Surgery Department at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) - (Surgery Clinics Float), GS-7 performs more complex nursing assignments within their setting. The LPN/LVN possesses comprehensive practical nursing knowledge and skills in specialized procedures and practices. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. The LPN/LVN observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's health condition, which may include prescribed medications/treatments, to promptly and accurately documenting identified changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN/HCP. Takes appropriate actions based upon communications, observations...