Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Department: Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC):

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC):

Description

Position SummaryEnvisionAge 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.ScheduleWork 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 & ResponsibilitiesThe 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 QualificationsEducationCandidate 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.

ExperienceExperience 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 & ResponsibilitiesThe 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 QualificationsEducationCandidate 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.

ExperienceExperience 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.