Practical Nurse

Practical Nurse

Euola, as a small business, is seeking qualified Practical Nurse to support Veterans Administration (VHA). This is a great opportunity to support those who have served in our nation’s military, their families, caregivers, and survivors.

Locations: Various locations across the United States

Hours: TBD based on location

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Makes observations and thoroughly documents care and the patient’s response.

·       Appropriately seeks assistance and guidance by informing RN or medical provider of changes in the patient’s condition requiring higher-level intervention.

·       Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy.

·       Explains treatment and procedures to patients’ family.

·       Performs, reports, and records assigned nursing care.

·       Provides Oxygen Therapy (based on PACT protocols); administers medication: oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous.

·       Checks expiration dates of medicines and supplies

·       Collects lab specimen (i.e., nasal swabs, throat swabs, and blood collection).

·       Adheres to standard of practice and safe technique in preparation and administration of medication.

Job Requirements

·       Must be a US Citizen

·       Graduate of 2-year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college or college or university in practical nursing; or Successful completion of a program in practical nursing of at least 9 months duration combined with 1 year of nursing assistant experience.

·       Full, active, current and unrestricted licensure to practice as practical or vocational nurse in a Sate or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

·       Qualifying experience includes nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility.

·       Subject to background/security investigation

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).