Akahi Associates, LLC-posted 3 months ago
San Antonio, TX
101-250 employees

The position is located at Fort Sam Houston - Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, TX, providing 24/7 operation coverage, including holidays. The pay is $28.50 per hour, with an additional Health & Wellness compensation of $5.09 per hour worked in lieu of benefits. Shifts can be 8 or 12 hours long, with a 30-minute unpaid break, and no more than 12 hours may be scheduled in a 24-hour period. The role involves performing clinical duties similar to military/civil service nurses, with responsibilities that may include team lead duties and clinical orientation.

  • Perform clinical duties as military/civil service nurses of similar experience.
  • Insert IV catheters, perform phlebotomy and arterial blood draws.
  • Obtain patient and family history; observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Assist physicians and RNs during treatments and exams; complete admissions/discharges.
  • Assess patient/family knowledge, provide education, and document care in the medical record.
  • Develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients/families on proper care and health maintenance.
  • Administer medications within scope of practice; monitor administration of blood products.
  • Perform direct patient care including hygiene care, changing linen/clothing, and feeding patients.
  • Manage care for patients with high infection risk or on life-support equipment.
  • Ensure proper procedures with tissue/skin bank and blood bank.
  • Provide professional oversight for CNAs/unlicensed personnel, and collaborate with other healthcare providers.
  • Follow infection control protocols, respond to breaches, and participate in research/committees as needed.
  • Participate in patient care conferences, nursing reports, and discharge planning.
  • Demonstrate ability to manage interpersonal relationships, stay composed under stress, and act in emergencies.
  • Graduation from a State Board of Nursing–approved LPN/LVN training program or equivalent military training.
  • Must hold a current, active, valid, and unrestricted LVN license from any U.S. state, D.C., or territory.
  • Possess and maintain a current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • At least one (1) year of full-time experience working as an LVN in an Adult Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or equivalent.
  • A minimum of two (2) years (full-time) in clinical nursing within the last four (4) years.
  • Complete BAMC Telemetry test within the first 30 days.
  • Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave.
  • Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability.
  • Optional benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(K) matching with employee participation.
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