LPN - Immunization - Eglin AFB

Description

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Eglin AFB, FL

 

Work Schedule: The outpatient LPN/LVN – will be on duty for a minimum of 40 hours

per week. Scheduled shifts are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0630-1630.

Schedules may vary to accommodate demand between these hours. Shifts are for a

minimum of 9-hours per day to include a one-hour (non-paid) lunch break. Any schedule

changes must be submitted to the COR. Significant changes must be approved by the

contractor and may require a contract amendment. The Outpatient LPN/LVN – shall not

be required to work on weekends and Federal holidays, with the exception, of LPN/LVNs

assigned to gastroenterology who must pull call.

 

LPNs in the Gastro Clinic will participate in on call coverage as part of a rotational

schedule; one week of on call (Monday through Sunday) not to exceed more than

once every four (4) weeks, per FTE. The LPN will respond via telephone within 10

minutes of the call. When it is necessary to physically report to the facility, the LPN

must be able to arrive within 45 minutes after responding to call or within 60

minutes from the time the original call was made.

 

Call-Back Hours: HCWs will be required to report in-person to the MTF during on-call hours if needed. The number of call-back hours and timeframe is as follows: 133; When it is necessary to physically report to the facility, the LPN must be able to arrive within 45 minutes after responding to call or within 60 minutes from the time the original call was made.

Duties: The duties for the HCW are as follows:

 

Shall initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable

patient populations. LPN/LVN shall be assigned to any outpatient clinic

according to assignment of the chief nurse/medical technician.

Shall complete assigned patient care based on the patients conditions, use

judgement in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and

treatments, and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient

information.

Shall observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care including

medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.

Shall prepare and administer prescribed medications and perform treatments

according to established policies/procedures.

Shall recognize urgent- or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the

RN or medical provider and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as

directed.

Shall perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized

practices or procedures which include preparing the patient, assisting in

diagnostic examinations, prepare/handle specialized instruments or other

equipment and monitoring the patient’s condition before, during and after medical

procedures.

Shall precept, which is participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of

duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate to assist LPN

supervisors.

Shall integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved

patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families and employee

satisfaction.

Shall recognize safety measures and quickly react in real world emergency and

exercise situations. After orientation be familiar with 96MDG policies and

procedures for emergency measures.

Shall participate in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.

Shall adhere to the policies/standards of the Air Force medical service and the 96th

medical group in meeting or exceeding established Air Force standards for access.

Attend clinic huddles and or staff meetings as necessary within normal duty

hours.

Shall possess knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance

Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]), and accreditation standards of

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), The Joint

Commission (TJC), and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).

Shall possess knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy,

and Customer Relation.

Shall possess working knowledge of computer applications/software to include,

Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity is

required. The ability to input, extract, and format data from established databases.

The FRED, COR and/or Chief of the Medical Staff will validate all complaints.

The COR will report valid complaints in writing to the CO for action. The

contractor shall resolve all substantiated complaints upon notification of the

complaint, and no later than the suspense date provided by the CO, or designated

representative. There shall be no more than two (2) internal or external

complaints per quarter. Depending on the nature and severity of the complaint,

the contract employee will be subject to counseling and separation from

performing services under this contract.

The outpatient LPN can be assigned to any of the outpatient clinics operating on

the 96th MDG campus as required with coordination of the COR and the contract

company.

LPN working in Occupation Health will attend Occupational Environmental

Health Working Group meetings (OEHWG) and Occupational Workshop visits

when requested by Chief of Occupational Medicine or Supervisor. All visits will

be on Eglin AFB installation

Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

Degree/Education (5.2.4): High School diploma/GED and graduate of an

accredited school of nursing. Taken and passed NCLEX-PN board

 

Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): BLS hands on course

approved by American Red Cross or American Heart Association prior to arrival.

Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, Emotional support

program (S.T.A.B.L.E) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required

only for direct patient care with infants. If LPN/LVN clinic duties require

STABLE or NRP, training will be provided by the 96th Medical Group at no

additional cost.

 

Experience: At least 1 year of active practical or vocational nursing in an

inpatient or outpatient environment post graduation/completion of course.

Experience must be within the last 24 months.

 

Licensure/Registration: Maintain an active, valid, current, and unrestricted

license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice

nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in any US state/jurisdiction. Must provide

documentation/certification of IV therapy training from one or more of the

following educational alternatives: Post-graduate level course, Credit for Previous

Education or Nontraditional Education