Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Readiness Squad (Day shift)

Decypher; Kentucky; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Decypher seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for placements at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The nurse will deliver professional nursing care to adults and geriatrics, following established guidelines and procedures.

Candidates must hold an NLN-approved LPN/LVN diploma, have a valid LPN license, and at least one year of acute care experience. The role requires BLS certification, US citizenship, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team operating in a military

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma of LPN/LVN from NLN-approved program.
• Certifications: BLS through ARC or AHA.
• License: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Experience: 1 year as LPN with acute care/inpatient rehab exposure.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for adult/geriatric patients using nursing process.
• Perform and assist with clinic procedures per guidelines.
• Operate and monitor IV pumps, EKGs, oxygen equipment, and related devices.
• Document accurately and maintain professional conduct with the team.

Skills

LPN/LVN

BLS Certification

Acute Care Experience

Professional Nursing

Education

NLN-approved Diploma (LPN/LVN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Readiness Squad (Day shift)

Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of America's service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States.

Job Summary: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, applying nursing principles to assess, prepare, and assist with treatments and procedures in accordance with established clinical guidelines. This position is at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Diploma of LPN or LVN, from and accredited National League of Nursing (NLN) approved program.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).
• License: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Experience: Licensed Practical Nurse for one (1) year prior to start. Must have Acute Care hospital or Inpatient Rehab Facility or Center experience

U.S. Citizenship is required

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments related to prevention, and detection of illnesses in adults, is desirable.
• The contracted LPN/LVN will be knowledgeable in professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience in assessing adult and geriatric patients, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.
• Demonstrate professionalism in conduct to include but not limited to interactions with other team members, willingness to admit areas where improvement in skill is needed, honesty in documentation of work hours and leave requests, receive, and respond to feedback provided by other members of the team.
• Use the nursing process as a basis for professional practice. The contracted LPN/LVN will demonstrate proper assessment, preparation of patients for treatments and procedures, to include surgical interventions.
• Perform/assist with clinic specific procedures, in accordance with established policies, and guidelines used in the MTF and IAW JC guidelines. Supervise all paraprofessionals necessary in the care and treatment of the patient. Skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers and other clinic specific equipment

Compensation & Benefits: $28.50 per hour + H&W

Physical requirements: May be required to lift 25-45 pounds independently, with the ability to lift greater weights (up to 75-100+ pounds) with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.

Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)