(Archived) Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) job on Whidbey Island, Washington.

The job is a civilian position within the extensive military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in hospitals and clinics providing a full range of services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Monday-Friday days
• Full-time hours
• PTO - fantastic accrual rate
• Paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) Job Overview:

• Ensure patient care is carried out in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and the policies and procedures of the clinic.
• Check patients into the clinic and triage using clinic guidelines. Inform the nurse or physician of the patient's condition and potential problems.
• Obtain and document patient and pertinent family history.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic support duties which include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, obtaining, recording, and tracking results of diagnostic tools.
• Assist the physician in a variety of diagnostic examinations such as lumbar punctures, colposcopies, and sigmoidoscopies, by preparing, positioning and monitoring patients, and setting out and handling instruments and equipment.
• Perform laboratory tests such as checking urine for sugar and stool for blood and record and report results of test.
• Perform a range of treatment procedures that include sterile dressing changes, applying compresses, monitoring IV fluids, inserting catheters and suctions, inserting nasogastric tubes, administering medications, giving enemas, setting up and giving treatment that requires auxiliary equipment such as oxygen and suction. Ambulate patients to other areas to include Radiology, various clinics, and physical therapy.
• Prepare patients for tests, examinations, treatments, and/or surgery. Collect specimens such as urine, sputum, and stool. Label specimens for laboratory examinations, follow up by using CHCS/AHLTA or calling the laboratory for reports and alert provider to conditions which deviate from expected findings.
• Prepare, start, monitor, and discontinue intravenous fluids with accuracy and in accordance with established procedures.
• Observe, report and document all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient condition to the registered nurse or physician. Make careful observations to assess that nursing procedures and treatment do not cause additional distress.
• Perform routine nursing care activities such as taking blood pressures, temperatures, baths, and hygiene care, passing and removal of trays, changing of linen, and otherwise assist in the care of the physical needs of the patient.
• Operate basic equipment required in delivery of patient care such as pumps, IV pumps, oxygen administration apparatus, and incentive spirometers.
• Execute physician's orders within the guidelines of standard nursing practice. Ensure accurate medication is administered in correct form and dosage to the proper patient as directed by the physician.
• Maintain records of nursing care, dose and time of medication administered, and indicate if the medication was not administered and the reason.
• Administer immunizations in a safe and accurate manner with strict adherence to all Military/Medical and DoD Treatment Facilities and CDC Immunization policies.
• Recognize emergency situations and assist with, or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrests.
• Perform preoperative procedures for minor surgery, and fill out pre-op checklist.
• Assist patients in admission, transfer, and perform discharge planning follow-up and documentation.
• Support the patient and/or family members toward the achievement of treatment plan goals. Provide instructions to the patient on invasive procedures, surgical procedures, and post-surgical conditions which were previously provided to the patient by a nurse or physician.
• Instruct patients on how equipment is used such as oxygen, suction, cardiac monitor, and pulse oximeter. Instruct patients and family on use of prescribed medications, contraindications of medications, and the necessity of proper follow-up care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Ensure necessary supplies are available and equipment is in functioning order.
• Provide an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Handle telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy and respect for patient confidentiality. Receive information and distribute messages as necessary.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) Job Qualifications:

• BLS
• 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).
• One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation
• Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license. Any U.S. state

Position contingent on contract award with an anticipated Fall start date. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!