Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the HCW include but are not limited to the following: 

*  Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services. 

*  Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.

*  Practice aseptic techniques as necessary.  Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection. 

*  Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.

*  Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.  Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions.  Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.

*  Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

*  Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.  Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.

*  Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.

*  Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

*  Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.

*  Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.

*  Actively participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program.  Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.

*  Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.  Provide training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government employe­es (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).

*  Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.

*  Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.

*  Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, MHS Genesis and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.

*  Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.

*  Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.

 

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8.5 hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm

No weekends

No holidays

No on call or call back 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: Be a graduate from a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or State Board of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program or completion of equivalent military training that permits sitting for the State licensure examination. As an alternative to the education requirements in the basic contract, the HCW may be a graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program OR be a graduate of a nursing program a program accredited by ACEN, OR have completed an equivalent military training program.

* Experience: Possess one (1) year of clinical work experience as a full-time LPN/LVN within the preceding three (3) years.

* Licensure: Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN license from any state.

* Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Certifications.

* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Benefits
 

* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 10 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life and Health Savings Account available!
* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!