(Archived) LPN/LVN at Edwards Air-force base

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Specialty Government Services— Edwards AFB, CA
Short-term contract starting ASAP

LPN

* Basic Life Support by American Heart Association


Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support:
* Current certification in medication administration and immunizations is required.
* Must have completed a NIOSH approved spirometry training course from an accredited, OSHA approved program and have a current NIOSH spirometry certification.
* Certification in hearing conservation, Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) is required.

Experience:
* Occupational health experience or similar skills and training with knowledge of physical examination programs and preventative health care programs are required.
* Previous experience with instruments and diagnostic or treatment procedures commonly used in the Occupational Medicine Services (OMS) clinic.
* Shall have provided LPN services in the specialty clinical service area for at least 12 months within the past 36 months.
* Knowledge of standard nursing care principles, procedures, and practices.
* Knowledge and skill in cardiopulmonary resuscitation used to initiate resuscitation measures when necessary and assist medical team in providing support measure.
* Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, their expected beneficial effects, and potential side effects.
* Ability to perform infection control procedures. Knowledge of emergency medical procedures.
Degree/Education:
* Must have, as a minimum, a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certificate from an accredited national, state or military trained equivalent school.
Licensure/Registration:
* Shall have and maintain an active, valid, current, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in a US jurisdiction.
Duties as follows:
* Will provide care to civilian, AD, and qualified tenant employees who are seen in the OMS clinic in accordance with the OMS provider's instructions and MDG instruction.