LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply" SITE OF SERVICE - Primary Care and Allergy/Immunization at Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport, MS.
- Full Time Position
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: - 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 one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was
completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
(NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). - Certifications : Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Experience: Possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years as an LPN.
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a LPN/LVN in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen
- English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
- Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract .
CORE DUTIES: - 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.
- 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.
HOURS: - Shifts will generally be scheduled for a nine (9) hour period Monday through Friday including an uncompensated one (1) hour meal break between the hours of 0700 and 1800.
- Services will not normally be provided on the day of observance of Federal holidays.
- In no instance will a HCW be required to provide services (on-site service plus approved leave and holidays) in excess of 40 hours per week.
BENEFITS: - Medical/Dental/Vision/401K
- Life Insurance/Disability Insurance
- Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
LUKE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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