LPN/RN Nurse
Company: CVS Pharmacy
Location: Hamden
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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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 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.Sign-on bonus does not apply if you are already
working with CVS Health/MinuteClinicRequired Qualifications Must
have a full, active and unrestricted license as a Licensed
Practical or Vocational 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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