Licensed Vocational Nurse/Practical Nurse

Job Description

Join Spectrum Healthcare Resources, a trusted industry leader for over 35 years, and make a change in your career with the military medical system. Enjoy freedom from the traditional pressures of the managed care system while making a difference in the lives of our Nation's armed forces and their family. We have an excellent opportunity for a LVN/LPN at Ft. Belvoir in Fairfax, VA

Why Choose Military Medicine with Spectrum Healthcare Resources?

Military medicine refers to the specialized field of healthcare dedicated to the medical care and well-being of military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Appreciative Patient Base: This fully insured patient population is highly motivated to return to full health and is more readily compliant with medical measures

Unparalleled Work-Life Balance: Healthcare professionals deserve a true balance within their personal and professional lives. Enjoy generous PTO, paid federal holidays, and flexible employment opportunities with SHR

Thriving Team Environment: Enjoy full employee status, including a comprehensive benefits package, access to updated facilities, and a highly trained multi-disciplinary care team

Position Highlights:

Consistent and predictable income

Paid vacation and paid sick leave

Full complement of benefits to include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, and more for those working at least 28 hours per week

Position Requirements:

Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory

Minimum of two (2) years of experience

Excellent knowledge of medical terminology

Must be a Graduate of an accredited LPN Program by the legally designated State accrediting agency.

Active current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States.

Must maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Certified through the American Heart Association

Key Duties Include:

Provides direct care to patients within the discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and/or competencies

Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes

Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a registered nurse, medical provider, dental provider, or behavioral health provers as appropriate

Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. as ordered by a medical provider, dental provider, behavioral health provider, or registered nurse

About Fairfax, Virginia:

Fairfax offers activities to impress the hobby historian, avid outdoorsman, and aspiring artist! Fairfax has something for everyone with a convenient location only 20 miles from Washington, D.C. Some highlights include:

Take an engaging guided tour at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Explore 800 breathtaking acres of the Great Falls National Park

Admire the work of over 60 local artists at the Workhouse Arts Center

Indulge at the annual Chocolate Lovers Festival and sample delectable local treats Company Description

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and health care professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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