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

Overview

ERP International is seeking a full time Licensed Practice Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in support of Pediatric Clinic within Langley AFB, VA. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post's 2023 Top Workplaces!

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:30am and 5:30pm, with a one hour lunch

No weekends or holidays

Job Specific Details and Tasks:

• Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient
• 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
• Observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as
• 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
• Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedures, skills, and standards of
• Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families and employee

Additional duties are as follows:

• Serves as a Practical Nurse performing patient care and nursing administrative duties for outpatients in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and
• Monitors and records age appropriate physiological
• Orients new patients to the clinic/hospital
• Assists with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as
• Provides individualized patient teaching on appropriate topics to include preventative healthcare and health maintenance.
• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic testing, examinations, treatments, and clinical procedures.
• Performs appropriate portions of medical examinations, treatment, diagnostic, and clinical procedures.
• Records treatment, procedure rendered, and observed
• Identifies and records patient problems and appropriately notifies provider/nursing Team of observations.
• Prepares and administers medications in accordance with scope of practice and training
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies and performs basic life support
• Performs appropriate portions of physical examinations including age appropriate physical measurements.
• Adheres to infection control procedures including use of personal protective equipment, disposal of waste, and aseptic technique.
• Performs central sterile supply
• Ensures all equipment is properly assembled, operates, cleaned and stored at the end of each work Ensures preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.
• Performs medical records reviews and applies appropriate protocols and guidelines to determine medical needs.
• Maintains patient medical records in electronic format as well as hard copy as
• Prepares and submits administrative
• Participates in training and continuing education programs for new procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work
• Establishes and maintains appropriate, professional, interpersonal relationships with co- workers, families, peers, and other team members
• Perform other task and administrative work (peer review,) within nursing scope of practice in the clinic. Serves and participates in committees, functions, and other meetings as directed by clinic leadership. Provides relevant and timely information to these groups, and assists with decision-making and process Participates in customer service initiatives and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health services.
• Competency in tele-health, age specific in accordance with AMFRA standards. Proficiency in Comprehensive Health Care System (CHCS), Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), and Automated Data System (ADS) is
• Applies the nursing process in care of patients. Demonstrates sound assessment and clinical decision-making Maintains currency of skills through ongoing in-service training and continuing education.
• Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: Must have successfully completed all education and training requirements leading to and graduated from an accredited national, state or military equivalent school for Practical Nursing. NCLEX-LPN

* Experience: One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation

* Additional Experience Requirement for LPN Peds - Practiced as an LPN performing hands-on patient care in the outpatient clinical setting for at least 12 months within the past 24 months.

* Experience performing care and treatment of patients; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment; properly administering oral and parenteral medications; conducting paraprofessional portions of physical examinations; or assisting in medical treatment of patients in accordance with established procedures and protocols, within the LPN scope of practice.

* Licensure: Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license from any state.

* Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification, PALS and ACLS certifications

* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.