LPN-LVN Nurse-Allied

About the role

The position involves providing care to variable patient populations in outpatient clinics. The LPN/LVN will be assigned to any outpatient clinic according to the chief nurse/medical technician's assignment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Complete assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, using judgement in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognizing, reporting, and recording 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 and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Recognize urgent- or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN or medical provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized practices or procedures which include preparing the patient, assisting in diagnostic examinations, preparing/handling specialized instruments or other equipment, and monitoring the patient’s condition before, during, and after medical procedures.
• Precept, participating in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate to assist LPN supervisors.
• Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families, and employee satisfaction.
• Recognize safety measures and quickly react in real-world emergencies and exercise situations. After orientation, be familiar with 96MDG policies and procedures for emergency measures.
• Participate in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.
• 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.
• 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).
• Possess knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relations.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Taken and passed NCLEX-PN board.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.