Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location:

Joint Base MDL

Description:

N EEDED: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) LOCATION: 5756 Hartford & Pointville Road, Joint Base MDL, NJ 08640 SCHEDULE: Five (5) days per week, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, normally between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess at least one year of documented experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Must have graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing school or program. Shall maintain current state licensure and a current CPR certification. JOB DUTIES: Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff. Perform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure. Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly. Assist with distribution of medications at pill line. Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy. Perform skin testing. Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens. Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records such as health history. Record diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, EKGs (per instructions from mid-level practitioners or physicians) Process lab work to include filing on a daily basis. Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JACHO policy Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians. Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy. Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics. Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of the medical record. Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. Adhere to infection control policies and procedures. Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment. Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes. Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries. Perform duties as required but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and nursing licensure laws. BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contribution.

Company:

Nitelines USA

Posted:

April 18 on PrismHR Hiring

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