Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Case Management

Coho Integrated Solutionsis seekinga qualifiedLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Case Managementto perform professional nursing services in support of patient care operations at the Military Treatment Facility (MTF)in Camp Lejeune, NC.Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurseshall perform duties consistent with the standards of professional nursing practice, applicable federal and state regulations, and the policies and procedures of the MTF.

Responsibilities(includebut are not limited to):

• Assist Registered Nurse Case Managers infacilitatingand coordinating patient resources asappropriate.
• Coordinate case management functions and ensure team members receive information ina timelyand efficient manner tofacilitatecontinuity of patient care.
• Screen patient records for potential Case Management needs.
• Ensureaccuratecollection and input of patient care data.
• Facilitate appointment coordination for patients assigned to Case Management services whenrequiredand provide pre-appointment instructions to patients.
• Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Complete assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, use judgment in selecting theappropriate orderand sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize,reportand record relevant patient information.
• Observe,identifyand respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assistedcareand patient/family education.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous,intramuscularand/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seekassistance oftheRNand/or MD/DO, andinitiate appropriate emergencyinterventions as directed.
• Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient,assistingin the diagnostic examination,preparingand handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, andmonitoringthe patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure.
• Orient peers and ancillary personnel tounitpolicies and procedures, skills, and standards of practice.
• Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families and employee satisfaction.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Education/Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Education: Graduation froma StateBoard of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program or completion of equivalent military training thatpermitssitting for the State licensure examination.
  • Licensure: Current, full,activeand unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  
  
  
  

• Required Knowledge/Experience:
  
  
  
  • Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a practical or vocational nurse.