Licensed Vocational Nurse/Practical Nurse

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a LVN/LPN at Ft. Belvoir in Fairfax, VA

This position offers:

Full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week

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 on a consistent basis.

The Position will have the following 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 in a clinical

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

Knowledge of referral procedures to include, Joint Commission requirements associated with referral tracking.

Thorough knowledge of patient's medical records, record test results, able to relay medical results to primary medical care providers regarding abnormal results condition, compile and submit data on number of results received per month.

Knowledge of applicable DOD, TRICARE, DEERS and DA MEDCOM policies and publications on Managed Care and the Supplemental Health Care Program a plus.

Key Duties Include

Provides direct care to patients within 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.

Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.

Thorough knowledge of patient's medical records, record test results, able to relay medical results to primary medical care providers regarding abnormal results condition, compile and submit data on number of results received per month.

Knowledge of applicable DOD, TRICARE, DEERS and DA MEDCOM policies and publications on Managed Care and the Supplemental Health Care Program a plus.

For More Information Contact:

Sandy Loyd

Company Overview: Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet

Location : Location

US-VA-Fairfax

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Sandy Loyd

Direct phone number

Recruiter : Email

Remote / Work from home available?

No

Full-Time: AJE FTE = 3