LPN/RN Nurse
Company: CVS Health
Location: Stratford
Posted on: June 15, 2022
Job Description:
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 patients
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
RequirementsCVS Health requires its 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, or religious belief that prevents them from being
vaccinated.If you are 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 within the first 10
days of your employment. For the two COVID-19 shot regimen, you
will be required to provide proof of your second COVID-19 shot
within the first 45 days of your employment. In some states and
roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination
before you can begin to actively work. Failure to provide timely
proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will result in the
termination of your employment with CVS Health.If you are unable to
be fully vaccinated due to disability, medical condition, or
religious belief, you will be required to apply for a reasonable
accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment in order
to remain employed with CVS Health. As a part of this process, you
will be required to provide information or documentation about the
reason you cannot be vaccinated. In some states and roles, you may
be required to have an approved reasonable accommodation before you
can begin to actively work. If your request for an accommodation is
not approved, then your employment may be terminated.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.
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