LPN/RN Nurse - Westend Washington D.C.

Job DescriptionSearching for Ancillary Nurse:- LVN/LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse- RN - Registered NurseThe LPN/LVN/RN in expanded scope clinics is an integral part of the clinic team inside of MinuteClinic. Under the supervision of a MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, the LPN/LVN/RN will advance the evidence-based practice in all patient encounters as they perform the major job duties and tasks within the scope of their training. The role is responsible for assisting patients and performing or assisting with all clinical services available at the clinics. The LPN/LVN/RN will perform patient registration and intake tasks, will assist with wait room management and other tasks to enhance the patient experience. Clinical responsibilities to include phlebotomy and specimen collection services, vaccine injection, patient assessment activities during intake such as vital signs, and performing diagnostic tests such as EKG and Retinopathy. MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:Phlebotomy and other Medical Services Perform blood draws and sending samples to a reference lab for processing. Able to demonstrate proper collection techniques in accordance with the laboratory collection services policy and procedure manual. Maintains knowledge of laboratory tests and appropriate computer ordering codes. Process specimens maintaining specimen integrity according to individual test requirements. Collect and document vital signs on patients Preparing, administering and providing vaccination services. Collect hair and oral fluid specimen samples and send to a reference lab for testing. Operate an EKG device for non-emergency readings on patients. Capture images of a patient's retina by using a fundus camera. Perform CLIA waived point of care testing on patients. Perform additional medical services that fall within the licensure of a LVN/LPN under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.Patient-focused activities Assist with patient registration, available to answer questions regarding MinuteClinic services Assist with managing patients in the waiting space and level set wait time expectations. Act as a chaperone if a patient or provider in the primary exam room requests one. Participate in community engagement outreach and initiatives to drive practice growth.Clinic Operations Support Ordering and maintaining adequate supplies for the clinic. Keeping Clinical Rooms clean, uncluttered and suitable for patient care Follows universal precautions in cleaning up or disposing of any blood of body fluids.Additional Duties Employee may be required to complete or be responsible for additional job duties as assigned by Nurse Practitioner, Senior Practice Manager, Senior Clinician or Area Director.Required Qualifications Must have a full, active and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical, Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia. Minimum of one-year related work experience in a healthcare setting required. Experience documenting within an Electronic Medical Record required. Ability to take vital signs, perform phlebotomy blood draws and perform Point of Care Testing required. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently Demonstrates initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility Clinical skills: documentation of care, medication administration, infection control precautions, assessing patient educational needs, physical assessment, obtaining vital signs, care coordination.COVID RequirementsCOVID-19 Vaccination RequirementCVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.Preferred Qualifications Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently Demonstrates initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability and flexibilityEducation Graduate of a school of Practical or Vocational Nursing, or Registered Nursing approved by the State Agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing (Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)) at the time the program was completed.Business OverviewBring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2024-10-19