JOB ID: 2024-4400
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Job Summary: We're seeking a full-time Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in support of the Family Medicine Clinic at the Naval Medical Center in Camp Lejeune, NC. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. Secure Your Spot Today! Join our awesome family of Nurses.
Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
Medical/Dental/Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account available, and more!
Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
Matching 401K!
Compensation:
$25.50/hr. Max (W2 Rate)
Work Schedule:
No On-Call or Call-Back
Schedule depends on clinic/department assigned
Family Medicine may work weekends and holidays; off Thanksgiving and Christmas
Monday through Thursday, 7:45 am -6:30 pm; Friday, 7:45 am -430 pm; Holidays and weekends, 8:45 am -5:15 pm - will only work a 40 hour week.
Core Duties:
Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
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.
Observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
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.
Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedures, skills, and standards of practice.
Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families and employee satisfaction.
Family Medicine:
Obtain and document patient and pertinent family history.
Observe, report and document all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient condition to the registered nurse, physician extender or physician. Make careful observations to assess that nursing procedures and treatment do not cause additional distress.
Operate basic equipment required in delivery of patient care such as pumps, IV pumps, oxygen administration apparatus and incentive spirometers.
Maintain records of nursing care, dose and time of medication administered, and indicate if the medication was not administered and the reason.
Assist patients in admission, transfer, and perform discharge planning follow-up and documentation.
Instruct patients on how equipment is used such as oxygen, suction, cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter. Instruct patients and family on use of prescribed medications, contraindications of medications, and the necessity of proper follow-up care.
Ensure patient rooms have necessary supplies and equipment is in functioning order.
Provide an orderly, clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Handle telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy and respect for patient confidentiality. Receive information and distribute messages as necessary.
Ensure maintenance and re-supply of pharmaceuticals in the clinic which are obtained within the MTF.
Ensure upkeep and perform checks of emergency equipment i.e., oxygen, emergency cart, suction apparatus, etc. and maintain appropriate logs. Inform the Charge Nurse of any discrepancy on daily checks.
If directed, Licensed Practical (Vocational) Nurses shall attend a two hour lecture on IV certification. HCWs shall then obtain certifications (e.g., IV, medications and blood administration) in accordance with clinic nursing service and command policy not later than 60 days after commencement of services, including MTF observation of three completed IV sticks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree: Certificate
Education: Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) and HCW may be a graduate from a State Board of Nursing or accredited nursing program.
Certification: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification
Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: IV, medications and blood administration
Experience: One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation within the last two years as an LPN/LVN.• Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
Our positions move FAST, so don’t hesitate to apply now! We are super excited to have you join our team of excellence! Email your CV to HR@MedlineSearchPartners.com or click HERE to apply or call 1.800.524.2831 Ext. 807 to speak with a Human Resources team member!
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract