Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse- Pulmonology

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse- Pulmonology

Eglin AFB - Eglin AFB, FL 32542

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Category: Health Care

Description

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse- Pulmonology 96th Medical Group Eglin AFB, Fl Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at the 96th Medical Group Campus. HCWs shall receive notification two weeks prior to the reassignment to another location with a 40-mile commuting radius of their assigned MTF. The LPN will primarily perform duties in the Pulmonology Clinic, however, duties may be assigned in other clinics within Medicine Services Flight to meet mission requirements outpatient clinics as mission needs arise Primary duties only involve adult patients. Mission Essential: The following labor categories are designated as mission essential: None MTF Hours of Performance: The performance hours of the MTF are as follows: Monday – Friday between the hours of 0630-1730 Work Schedule: The outpatient LPN/LVN – will be on duty for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0630-1630. Schedules may vary to accommodate demand between these hours. Shifts are for a minimum of 9 hours per day to include a one-hour (non-paid) lunch break. Any schedule changes must be submitted to the COR. Significant changes must be approved by the contractor and may require a contract amendment. The Outpatient LPN/LVN – shall not be required to work on weekends and Federal holidays. Schedule Management: When directed by the Government, the HCW shall remain on duty to complete patient treatment where lack of continuity of care would otherwise jeopardize patient health. This provision is not intended to apply to the time required to complete routine tasks (e.g., completion of paperwork or routine administrative tasks at the end of a shift) which are to be completed as part of the normal work schedule. Scheduling: The schedule or scheduling process is as follows: Duty hours will be scheduled by the Flight Commander, or designee, to correspond with the needs of the department. Any planned absences of the HCW shall be communicated to the Government supervisor 30 days in advance of the absence to ensure that clinical operations are not adversely affected. Recognized Holidays: will not be required to work on federally recognized holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Juneteenth Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

Qualifications

Degree/Education: Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or another acceptable accreditation body outlined in the TO. Taken and passed NCLEX-PN board. Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: HCWs shall maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross emblem. Web-based classes do not meet required standards. Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, Emotional support program (S.T.A.B.L.E) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required only for direct patient care with infants. If LPN/LVN clinic duties require STABLE or NRP, training will be provided by the 96th Medical Group at no additional cost. Licensure/Registration: Maintain an active, valid, current, and unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in any US state/jurisdiction. Must provide documentation/certification of IV therapy training from one or more of the following educational alternatives: Post-graduate level course, Credit for Previous Education or Nontraditional Education. Experience: At least 1 year of active practical or vocational nursing in an inpatient or outpatient environment post-graduation/completion of course. Experience must be within the last 24 months. Clinical Competency: Each HCW requesting clinical privileges shall be required to demonstrate clinical competency within the past two years in the required clinical discipline Authorization to Work in the United States: HCWs performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen