What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse position at Advancia Aeronautics, LLC?
Job Title: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Division: Advancia Aeronautics, LLC
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt- Hourly (SCA)
Employment Class: Full Time Regular
Hourly Rate: $20-25.00/HR
Position Summary:
The 82d Medical Group, Sheppard AFB, TX, provides healthcare services to an estimated 19.5K Government beneficiaries and has a requirement for a high-quality Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to provide services supporting patients at the military Medical Treatment Facility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
o Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations
o 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
o Observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education
o Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures
o Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed
o 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
o Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedures, skills, and standards of practice
o Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families and employee satisfaction
o This position may require periodic duty and location changes within the Medical Clinic
o Other duties as identified in the Performance Work Statement and/or assigned by Advancia Aeronautics executive management
Education & Experience Requirements
o Degree: Certificate
o Education: Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
o Experience: One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation.
o Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.
o Proficient with technology, Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office’s Suite of products; ability to type minimum 40 WPM
o Must be able to speak, read, and write in English to effectively communicate
o Shall have current certification American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course (Web-based classes do not meet this requirement)
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Advancia Aeronautics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Advancia Aeronautics LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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