What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) position at EnvisionAge?
Description
Position Summary
EnvisionAge Inc. is seeking five qualified Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) to provide clinical nursing services in support of the Defense Health Agency at Military Treatment Facilities within the Joint Base San Antonio healthcare market.
This is a full-time federal healthcare contract opportunity supporting military members, beneficiaries, and their families.
Schedule
Work is performed Monday through Friday. LPN/LVN coverage may be scheduled between 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM, with the specific start/end time determined by the applicable clinic. Normal schedules consist of 9-hour shifts, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch, not to exceed 40 hours per week or 80 hours every two weeks.
Federal holidays are not normally worked.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The LPN/LVN will provide ambulatory nursing support and patient care in accordance with established Military Treatment Facility policies and procedures. Responsibilities may include:
- Provide direct nursing care and assist healthcare providers with patient treatment.
- Obtain and document patient information and nursing care in the electronic medical record.
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications in accordance with established policies and scope of practice.
- Perform or assist with clinical procedures including EKGs, visual acuity testing, oxygen administration, phlebotomy, irrigation of eyes and ears, tympanograms, splinting, and other clinic-specific procedures.
- Assist with patient and family education.
- Recognize urgent or emergent patient conditions, obtain assistance from an RN and/or physician, and initiate appropriate interventions as directed.
- Make referral appointments and assist with coordination of specialty care.
- Navigate electronic medical record systems to document care and support clinical operations.
- Maintain clinical equipment, medications, and supplies in accordance with facility requirements.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote quality and continuity of care.
These responsibilities are directly reflected in the PWS.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Candidate must:
- Be a graduate of an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate state agency.
- Have graduated from a State Board-accredited nursing program.
Licensure
- Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- No additional certification beyond BLS is identified by the PWS.
Experience
Experience requirements may vary depending on the specific clinic assignment. For Trainee Health Squadron assignments, the PWS specifically requires:
- Minimum one year of practical/vocational nursing experience in a clinic, laboratory, or immunization setting.
- Strong computer skills.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to successfully complete all Government credentialing/qualifying and security requirements.
- Must satisfy applicable health and immunization requirements prior to placement.
- Must be comfortable working within a military healthcare environment and using electronic medical record systems.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The LPN/LVN will provide ambulatory nursing support and patient care in accordance with established Military Treatment Facility policies and procedures. Responsibilities may include:
- Provide direct nursing care and assist healthcare providers with patient treatment.
- Obtain and document patient information and nursing care in the electronic medical record.
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications in accordance with established policies and scope of practice.
- Perform or assist with clinical procedures including EKGs, visual acuity testing, oxygen administration, phlebotomy, irrigation of eyes and ears, tympanograms, splinting, and other clinic-specific procedures.
- Assist with patient and family education.
- Recognize urgent or emergent patient conditions, obtain assistance from an RN and/or physician, and initiate appropriate interventions as directed.
- Make referral appointments and assist with coordination of specialty care.
- Navigate electronic medical record systems to document care and support clinical operations.
- Maintain clinical equipment, medications, and supplies in accordance with facility requirements.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote quality and continuity of care.
These responsibilities are directly reflected in the PWS.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Candidate must:
- Be a graduate of an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate state agency.
- Have graduated from a State Board-accredited nursing program.
Licensure
- Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- No additional certification beyond BLS is identified by the PWS.
Experience
Experience requirements may vary depending on the specific clinic assignment. For Trainee Health Squadron assignments, the PWS specifically requires:
- Minimum one year of practical/vocational nursing experience in a clinic, laboratory, or immunization setting.
- Strong computer skills.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to successfully complete all Government credentialing/qualifying and security requirements.
- Must satisfy applicable health and immunization requirements prior to placement.
- Must be comfortable working within a military healthcare environment and using electronic medical record systems.
About EnvisionAge
Our startup is working to serve the healthcare industry by revolutionizing government contractoring’ talent acquisition and staffing. We procure government contracts, submit proposals, and recruit relevant healthcare professionals to fill required roles, which includes but are not limited tohealthcare administrators, doctors, nurses, surgeons, dentists, and more.
Based in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, EnvisionAge Inc. strives to provide long-term employment and stability and improve job satisfaction to our staff. We aspire to be the premier healthcare staffing agency, fulfilling our contract win requirement for our government clients by matching them with talented qualified healthcare professionals.
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