Licensed Practical -Neurology

Spectrum Healthcare Resources

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology at Nellis Air Force Base, in Las Vegas Nevada. This contract position offers: Position Highlights: Employee status and access to a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and, Vision, 401(K), PTO and Sick time Schedule - 40 hours weekly, Daily shifts will be 8 to 10 hours long, scheduled between 0700 and 1700 Fully Insured patient population No on-call Opportunity to Care for our Active Duty, Retiree's and their families 11 paid federal holidays

Requirements

Must be a US citizen, or lawful permanent resident, or alien authorized to work in the US
Must have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
Shall have and maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Shall hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Certifications must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. Additionally, must provide proof of documented training from the National Foundation for Integrative Medicine (NFIM) or a similar accredited body.
Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency; and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience performing care and treatment of patients; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment; properly administering oral and parenteral medications; conducting paraprofessional portions of physical examinations; or assisting in medical treatment of patients in accordance with established procedures and protocols, within the LVN scope of practice.
Must have understanding of and ability to correctly utilize and/or apply; medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, psychology, pharmacology, medical ethics and legal concepts, clinical procedures, patient care; emergency medical treatment to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aseptic technique, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, prepare and administer oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications, vaccination procedures, mechanisms of anaphylaxis and shock and their treatment; prescription drugs and their administration; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment, risk management, medical contingency operations, computer operations in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.

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.