Licensed Practical Nurse: Emergency Dept.

Matrix Providers Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Matrix Providers is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for the Emergency Department at 633 Medical Group, Langley Air Force Base, VA. This full-time role offers an hourly wage of $28–$30 plus a $5.09 hourly H&W supplement.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, typically 9-hour shifts between 06:30 and 18:00, with a 60-minute unpaid meal break. Requirements include a nursing certificate, graduation from an accredited program, BLS certification, one year of post-graduation experience, and

Qualifications

• Certificate in nursing from an accredited program
• BLS certification required
• One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted LPN/LVN license

Responsibilities

• Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Complete patient care based on patient conditions and document relevant information.
• Observe and respond to patient needs for care, including medication administration and education of patients/families.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and perform treatments per policies.
• Recognize emergent care situations and initiate appropriate interventions as directed.
• Assist in diagnostic tests and manage equipment and supplies.
• Orient peers and maintain unit policies and standards of practice.
• Support healthy work environment principles to improve care delivery and satisfaction.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

Certificate in Nursing

BLS Certification

Job description

Career Opportunities with Matrix Providers

Licensed Practical Nurse: Emergency Dept.

Matrix Providers is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse: Emergency Dept to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at 633 Medical Group, Langley Air Force Base, VA .

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
  • $28-30/hour plus H&W $5.09
• Schedule: Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630 and 1800 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for nine (9) hours, to include an uncompensated sixty (60) minute meal break. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of eighty (80) hours per two-week period.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
• Certification: BLS
• Experience: One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.

Job Summary:

• Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Complete assigned patient care based on the patient's 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 intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek the assistance of the RN and MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and 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.
• Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedures, skills, and standards of practice.
• Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families, and employee satisfaction.

We support our employees with an accessible dedicated representative to assist you throughout the duration of your contract. We firmly believe that a healthy work/life balance enables you to perform at your best. Our mission is to serve America’s military family by aligning exceptional healthcare workers like you with rewarding career opportunities.

Come home to Matrix.

Matrix Providers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer.

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