LPN - WOMC - Eglin

Maxmed Healthcare•Eglin AFB, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) will work in an outpatient setting at Eglin AFB, FL. The role requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with scheduled shifts Monday through Friday between 0630-1630. Schedules may vary to accommodate demand, with shifts being a minimum of 9 hours per day, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Significant schedule changes require contractor approval and may necessitate a contract amendment. LPN/LVNs are generally not required to work weekends and Federal holidays, with the exception of those assigned to gastroenterology who must participate in on-call coverage. On-call duties involve a rotational schedule, not exceeding one week every four weeks per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). On-call LPNs must respond via telephone within 10 minutes and be able to report to the facility within 45 minutes of responding to a call or within 60 minutes of the original call time. Call-back hours may require in-person reporting to the MTF during on-call periods.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Taken and passed NCLEX-PN board
Basic Life Support (BLS) hands-on course approved by American Red Cross or American Heart Association prior to arrival.
Maintain an active, valid, current, and unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in any US state/jurisdiction.
Provide documentation/certification of IV therapy training from one or more of the following educational alternatives: Post-graduate level course, Credit for Previous Education or Nontraditional Education.
At least 1 year of active practical or vocational nursing in an inpatient or outpatient environment post graduation/completion of course.
Experience must be within the last 24 months.
Working knowledge of computer applications/software to include, Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity is required.
Ability to input, extract, and format data from established databases.

Nice To Haves

Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, Emotional support program (S.T.A.B.L.E) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required only for direct patient care with infants. If LPN/LVN clinic duties require STABLE or NRP, training will be provided by the 96th Medical Group at no additional cost.

Responsibilities

Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Be assigned to any outpatient clinic according to the assignment of the chief nurse/medical technician.
Complete assigned patient care based on 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 and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN or medical provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in diagnostic examinations, preparing/handling specialized instruments or other equipment, and monitoring the patient’s condition before, during, and after medical procedures.
Precept, which is to participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate to assist LPN supervisors.
Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families, and employee satisfaction.
Recognize safety measures and quickly react in real-world emergency and exercise situations.
After orientation, be familiar with 96MDG policies and procedures for emergency measures.
Participate in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.
Adhere to the policies/standards of the Air Force medical service and the 96th medical group in meeting or exceeding established Air Force standards for access.
Attend clinic huddles and/or staff meetings as necessary within normal duty hours.
Possess knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]), and accreditation standards of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
Possess knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relation.
Possess working knowledge of computer applications/software to include, Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity is required.
Input, extract, and format data from established databases.
Resolve all substantiated complaints upon notification of the complaint, and no later than the suspense date provided by the CO, or designated representative.
The outpatient LPN can be assigned to any of the outpatient clinics operating on the 96th MDG campus as required with coordination of the COR and the contract company.
LPN working in Occupational Health will attend Occupational Environmental Health Working Group meetings (OEHWG) and Occupational Workshop visits when requested by Chief of Occupational Medicine or Supervisor.