Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

ERP International•Tampa, FL

99d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN) for a Full-Time position supporting the Operational Medicine Clinic at MacDill AFB, FL. This role offers the opportunity to provide care for Military Members, their Families, and Retired Military Veterans. ERP International has been recognized as a Top Workplace by WTOP News for 7 consecutive years.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or another acceptable accreditation body.
Minimum 1 year experience as a LPN/LVN after graduation.
Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license from any state.
Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

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.