Licensed Practical Nurse at Family Medicine

AIMS Locum Tenens; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); In loco; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse – Family Medicine to support the MOMMC Family Medicine Clinic. You will assist physicians and staff in delivering primary care to military members, retirees, and families, including intake, documentation, and education.

Responsibilities include administering medications, immunizations, maintaining EMR, and coordinating referrals and appointments in a fast-paced military outpatient setting.

Competenze

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing program.
• NLNAC-accredited program or equivalent approved educational program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Mansioni

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments.
• Obtain and document patient histories, medications, allergies, chief complaints, and vital signs.
• Assist providers during examinations and routine outpatient procedures.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per provider orders and clinic protocols.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition and report findings appropriately.
• Educate patients regarding medications, preventive care, chronic disease management, wellness, and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, follow-up visits, and patient communications.
• Support clinic workflow and patient throughput.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and operational treatment areas and exam rooms.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to support continuity of care.

Conoscenze

Outpatient nursing

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Formazione

NLNAC-accredited or equivalent program

Descrizione del lavoro

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview:

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse – Family Medicine to provide outpatient clinical nursing support within the Family Medicine Clinic at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The LPN will support physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and healthcare staff in delivering primary care services to military members, retirees, and their families. Duties include patient intake, clinical support, medication administration, patient education, documentation, and coordination of care while ensuring compliance with DHA and military healthcare standards.

Specific Duties

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments.
• Obtain and document patient histories, medications, allergies, chief complaints, and vital signs.
• Assist providers during examinations and routine outpatient procedures.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per provider orders and clinic protocols.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition and report findings appropriately.
• Educate patients regarding medications, preventive care, chronic disease management, wellness, and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, follow-up visits, and patient communications.
• Support clinic workflow and patient throughput.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and operational treatment areas and exam rooms.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

Degree: Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing program.

Education: Completion of a practical nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or an equivalent approved educational program.

Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Experience

• Candidate must possess at least two years of practical or vocational nurse experience in an outpatient setting within the past three years
• Minimum of one (1) year of outpatient clinic, family medicine, primary care, or direct patient care experience preferred.
• Experience in military, family medicine, or primary care clinic settings is highly desirable.

Licensure

Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted LPN/LVN license in any U.S. state or territory.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Shifts scheduled between 0600 – 1700
• 9-hour shifts with a minimum 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Maximum 40 hours per week
• No on-call requirement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to assist patients during examinations and treatments
• Ability to lift and move clinical supplies and equipment
• Manual dexterity sufficient for clinical nursing duties

Work Environment

This position is performed in a military outpatient Family Medicine clinic environment within Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center. The work setting includes direct patient care, routine outpatient procedures, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic medical documentation.

Immunization Requirement

Must comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, tuberculosis screening, and required immunizations.

Security Requirement

Must successfully complete all background investigations, credentialing requirements, and installation access procedures required for work on Nellis Air Force Base.