Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Ingenesis Group•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

InGenesis is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Internal Medicine to join our team supporting Brooke Army Medical Center. The LVN will provide compassionate, high-quality patient care within their scope of practice and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting military service members and their families. If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we'll reach out to answer any questions you may have!

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing-approved LPN/LVN training program or completion of equivalent military training that permits licensure.
License: Current, active, unrestricted LVN license from any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross approved. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross approved
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience in the past three (3) years in the assigned specialty. Must meet all continuing education and competency requirements per DHA and BAMC policies.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies, including walking or jogging to provide assistance.
May be required to assist patients with mobility and evacuation during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical duties equivalent to military or government civil service nurses of similar experience within the same unit.
Insert intravenous catheters and perform phlebotomy and arterial blood draws with mandated training.
Manage care for advanced procedures involving high infection risks and life support equipment.
Execute direct patient care, including range of motion, lifting, positioning, personal hygiene, and feeding.
Ensure proper procedures for the tissue/skin bank and blood bank.
Obtain patient/family history and advanced medical directive information.
Observe, assess, and record symptoms and reactions using BAMC/WHASC documentation standards.
Develop and implement age-specific plans of instruction for patients and families.
Monitor and interpret data collected by CNAs and unlicensed personnel.
Administer medications (IV, oral, subcutaneous, etc.) and monitor blood product administration.
Administer IV push medications after completing the BAMC Hospital Education course (noting LVNs shall not start blood transfusions).
Verify transcription of physician orders and communicate information to charge nurses.
React with skill in emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest or trauma, and initiate life-saving measures in the absence of a physician.
Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings and operate equipment like defibrillators and EKG machines.
Maintain composure when relating to distraught, irritable, or angry individuals.
Provide professional oversight for CNAs and unlicensed ancillary personnel.
Serve as a team lead, assist with clinical orientation, or act as a project officer as designated by leadership.
Redistribute personnel resources based on workload and unforeseen patient needs.
Participate in nursing reports, conferences, and discharge planning.