Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Location: Nellis AFB, NV - Pain Management Clinic

Schedule: Monday - Friday 0700-1600. Typical shifts will be scheduled for 9 hours with a 1-hour non-paid lunch.

Overage Hours: Will start with 10 OT and will not exceed 50 hours per FTE per year

Pay rate: Between $31/hr - $35/hr & $4.93*/hr for Health & Wellness pay

Benefits: Vested Vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Practical Nurse providing inpatient/outpatient services for patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines in the pain management clinic.
• Coordinate patient care with members of the pain management team as well as members of the perioperative team and facilitates the achievements of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality, and cost effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility (MTF). Provide care within ethical and legal boundaries.
• Possess basic knowledge of emergency procedures in order to react promptly and appropriately to provide effective care during emergency situations, respiratory or cardiac arrest.
• Work with appropriate MTF/clinic staff in pain management to ensure medication/supplies are replenished.
• Skilled in preparing and administering medications in accordance with scope of practice and training.
• Perform/assist with procedures such as interventional pain procedures, bladder catheterizations, pulse oximetry, oxygen administration, EKGs, glucose testing, and other clinic specified procedures, in accordance with established protocols.
• Complete orientation and competency verification program in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines.
• Place intravenous (IV) catheters to support procedural requirements.
• Provide outpatient clinic support, as well as support in a pre- and postoperative care setting to recover patients in a phase 2 environment.
• Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Record treatment, procedures rendered, and observed effects.
• Provides individualized patient teaching on appropriate topics to include preventative healthcare and health maintenance.
• Adheres to infection control procedures including use of personal protective equipment, disposal of waste, and aseptic technique.
• 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 and within scope of practice.
• 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 in pain management 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.
• Screen, schedule and check-in patients and escort patients to treatment areas as well as take, monitor and record physiological measurements. Screen patients at the reception desk for eligibility and verifies appointments with the appropriate health care provider along with book, schedule and notify patients for follow-up as required.
• Maintain patient medical records in electronic format as well as hard copy as required.
• Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree/Education: Certificate. 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 in addition to Basic Life Support: The HCW shall hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Certifications must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. Member must present proof of current certification(s) through American Health Association or American Red Cross. Computer based training does not constitute fulfilling the training requirements. Must maintain currency at NO cost to the government. Must be certified to place IV (intravenous) catheters and present proof of certification.
• Experience: One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation. Minimum 6 months of experience must be within the last year.
• Licensure/Registration: For positions involving patient care, candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted Registered Nursing license to practice nursing in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC

AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEO Is The Law poster.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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