License Practical Nurse - Vocational Nurse

ATC•Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The License Practical Nurse (LPN) / Vocational Nurse (LVN) will perform core duties related to patient care, including initiating and completing assigned duties for variable patient populations. This involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, recognizing and responding to urgent situations, and providing patient and family education. The role also includes supporting complex diagnostic tests and procedures, orienting personnel, and integrating healthy work environment principles. Additional duties involve providing health assessment support for Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE) and Periodic Health Assessment (PHA), and becoming proficient in specific computer systems like MHS Genesis and PIMR. The LPN/LVN will also provide DRHA and MHA support and attend staff meetings for case discussion and quality improvement.

Requirements

LPN Certificate or Diploma.
Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or Practical/Vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation.
Current, full, active and unrestricted LPN or LVN from any US state, district or territory.
Possess and maintain a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in MHS Genesis.
Proficiency in PIMR.
Proficiency in any additional computer systems that are relevant to this position.

Responsibilities

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 the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
Observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient’s condition before, during, and following the procedure.
Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies 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.
Perform clerical support, i.e. submitting consults, ensuring documents and consent forms are completed in regards to appointments.
Provide Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE) related health assessment, and Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) service support that complies with applicable Department of Defense and Air Force policy and guidance.
Become proficient in the use of the following computer systems: Military Health System (MHS) Genesis, Preventive Health Assessment and Individual Medical Readiness (PIMR), and any additional computer systems that are relevant to this position.
Provide DRHA and MHA support IAW governing regulation (DAF 48-122, Deployment Health).
Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.