LPN/LVN - Outpatient

ERP International•Camp Lejeune, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to support Wallace Creek Clinic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The nurse provides outpatient clinical support, patient care coordination, documentation, and related services within their competencies and applicable contract duties. The role includes weekday clinic hours and does not require weekends, holidays, on-call duty, or call backs.

Requirements

Graduate from an ACEN-accredited or State Board of Nursing-approved LPN/LVN training program, or complete equivalent military training that permits sitting for the state licensure examination. The posting also lists completion of a state-approved program, an ACEN-accredited nursing program, or equivalent military training as acceptable alternatives.
At least one year of full-time clinical work experience as an LPN/LVN within the preceding three years.
Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN license from any state.
Current AHA or ARC BLS certification.
Ability to pass a government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintain productivity comparable to others performing similar services and participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
Use aseptic techniques and follow infection-control guidelines, including appropriate handling and disposal of infectious waste and use of universal precautions.
Follow safety procedures and respond efficiently to emergencies by following protocols, informing appropriate personnel, documenting events, anticipating potential problems, and intervening appropriately.
Notify a supervisor, director, or designated person about problems the nurse cannot manage.
Apply awareness of legal issues in patient care and manage situations in a manner that reduces risk.
Participate in the Family Advocacy Program as directed, including appropriate medical examinations, documentation, and reporting.
Respect patient and significant-other rights and maintain accountability for professional practice.
Participate in continuing education, required annual training, and in-service training for clinic staff; provide applicable training or clinical direction to supporting government employees.
Participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program and meetings to review care, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
Attend meetings as directed and complete timely, accurate, concise, legible patient-care documentation and required records and reports.
Operate clinical and administrative information systems, maintain a DoD email account as directed, and respond to email and voicemail communications.
Delegate clinical tasks appropriately and coordinate health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
Use automated programs, information technology, communication, and management tools to support proactive patient management, patient engagement, and patient experience.
Communicate with patients through asynchronous secure messaging to improve communication and facilitate care.
Participate in daily MHP/MCMH team huddles or meetings to review appointments, team needs, supplies, equipment, staffing issues, and patient requirements.
Prepare patients’ electronic health records and other forms before appointments.
Assist the MCMH team with referrals, hospitalizations, emergency-room visits, ancillary testing, and other aspects of patient care to support safe, cost-effective outcomes.
Develop and distribute lists of community resources available to patients.
Maintain relationships with consulting providers, hospitals, emergency rooms, and other healthcare resources to support continuity across the care continuum.
Coordinate consults, referrals, follow-up, and tracking for the practice.
Coordinate continuity of care with patients to support compliance.