Licensed Practical Nurse 2

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services, Southern Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City, Nevada is recruiting for a Licensed Practical Nurse 2. This position provides direct nursing care to residents on an assigned neighborhood. In addition, this position administers medication and completes therapeutic procedures; provides specialized nursing wound care to residents; participates in the MDS/Care Planning process; communicates with neighborhood staff, residents, families, visitors, and members of the Nevada State Veterans Home treatment team. This is a 24-hour facility; therefore, applicants may be required to work shift work.

Work experience in a skilled nursing facility and IV Certification is preferred. License information must be listed under the Professional License section of your applicant profile. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Essential Qualifications

Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Nevada and two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, one year of which was providing nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting, individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, or patients in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (e.g., convalescent or nursing home).

Job Duties

Contribute to the assessment of patient health status by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data; observe condition or change in condition; note signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health; participate in developing written care plans.

Assist in carrying out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of patients; maintain safety, health and well-being of individuals in the therapeutic environment and as allowed in the practice setting; assist in physically restraining patients who are a threat to themselves or others and may be hostile and combative; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.

Administer medications as prescribed by a physician or designee, ensuring route of administration; count controlled medications to ensure security; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document; if necessary, notify appropriate personnel of action taken.

Document nurse progress notes in medical charts including patient health status, changes in condition and medication administered; review charts for changes in orders and transcribe; prepare written reports, records and summaries; assist with quality improvement activities such as auditing charts and compiling statistics; ensure applicable regulatory standards are met including documentation of the care delivery process.

Provide emergency medical treatment such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid required to stabilize the patient’s condition and prevent more serious complications pursuant to established policy; complete accident and incident reports as required.

Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms, ensuring supplies are available and ready for use; order and stock medical and related supplies as needed.

Provide prescribed education to patients and their families related to good health habits and answer questions regarding prescribed treatment; provide health related education and training to staff as assigned.

Assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage them to perform activities without help as appropriate; supervise and/or participate in therapeutic interventions; serve as a positive role model at all times.

May delegate to auxiliary personnel direct care duties consistent with their licensure, certification and competency and as allowed in the practice setting.

May schedule and transport patients to outside doctor or dental appointments as allowed in the practice setting; coordinate and/or participate in clinics as allowed in the practice setting; receive prior approval for billing purposes as needed; conduct screening tests; give immunization injections; create and maintain associated records.

Incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined above, providing nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting to individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, or patients in a 24-hour inpatient skilled nursing facility (e.g., convalescent or nursing home). Incumbents maintain the safety, health, and well-being of patients in the practice setting using the least restrictive interventions appropriate for patients who may be hostile and combative

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: theory and practice of practical nursing as applied to patients in a mental health, developmental disabilities, correctional setting, or skilled nursing facility; nursing principles and therapeutic interventions utilized in nursing care of individuals with chronic or acute conditions or mental illness and/or developmental disabilities; commonly prescribed medications used to treat chronic and/or acute conditions; quality assurance compliance activities including applicable regulatory standards; routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; operation and use of standard medical equipment; theory and practices of practical nursing and common nursing techniques; methods and techniques used in the personal care of patients; operation and use of standard medical equipment; documentation process; commonly prescribed medications and possible side effects; quality assurance compliance activities including applicable regulatory standards.

Ability to: recognize and respond appropriately to hostile and combative behavior; provide health education to patients; provide emergency medical treatment as required; recognize and report changes in condition; identify and report possible medication side effects and interactions; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.