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EnvisionAge•JBSA - Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, , TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

EnvisionAge Inc. is seeking five qualified Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) to provide clinical nursing services in support of the Defense Health Agency at Military Treatment Facilities within the Joint Base San Antonio healthcare market. This is a full-time federal healthcare contract opportunity supporting military members, beneficiaries, and their families.

Requirements

Be a graduate of an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate state agency.
Have graduated from a State Board-accredited nursing program.
Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum one year of practical/vocational nursing experience in a clinic, laboratory, or immunization setting.
Strong computer skills.
Must be able to successfully complete all Government credentialing/qualifying and security requirements.
Must satisfy applicable health and immunization requirements prior to placement.
Must be comfortable working within a military healthcare environment and using electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care and assist healthcare providers with patient treatment.
Obtain and document patient information and nursing care in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate patient care with physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications in accordance with established policies and scope of practice.
Perform or assist with clinical procedures including EKGs, visual acuity testing, oxygen administration, phlebotomy, irrigation of eyes and ears, tympanograms, splinting, and other clinic-specific procedures.
Assist with patient and family education.
Recognize urgent or emergent patient conditions, obtain assistance from an RN and/or physician, and initiate appropriate interventions as directed.
Make referral appointments and assist with coordination of specialty care.
Navigate electronic medical record systems to document care and support clinical operations.
Maintain clinical equipment, medications, and supplies in accordance with facility requirements.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote quality and continuity of care.