LVN/LPN / Maryland / Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Job

Licensed Practical/Vocational NurseDESCRIPTIONLicensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse to support the mission at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Bethesda, MD)Qualifications: Minimum Educational: Diploma of LPN or LVN, from and accredited National League of Nursing (NLN) approved program. Certification/Licenses Requirements: Valid, unrestricted, LPN/LVN license at least 1 state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Minimum Experience: continuously employed in the practice of Licensed Practical Nurse for 1 year prior to start of work at the MTF. Must have Acute Care hospital or Inpatient Rehab Facility or Center experienceJob Description: Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments related to prevention, and detection of illnesses in adults, is desirable. The contracted LPN/LVN will be knowledgeable in professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience in assessing adult and geriatric patients, as appropriate. Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records. Demonstrate professionalism in conduct to include but not limited to interactions with other team members, willingness to admit areas where improvement in skill is needed, honesty in documentation of work hours and leave requests, receive, and respond to feedback provided by other members of the team. Use the nursing process as a basis for professional practice. The contracted LPN/LVN will demonstrate proper assessment, preparation of patients for treatments and procedures, to include surgical interventions. Perform/assist with clinic specific procedures, in accordance with established policies, and guidelines used in the MTF and IAW JC guidelines. Supervise all paraprofessionals necessary in the care and treatment of the patient. Skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers and other clinic specific equipmentWe are looking for those who share our passion to serve those whove served us in our Military. We provide compensation of $36.50 per hour.Email your resume and call today for details!About UsSygnetics Healthcare is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned clinical staffing firm proudly serving our nations veterans, military personnel, and their families. We provide locum and clinical personnel across the VA and DOD Health Systems. Our service members and veterans are our heroes, and we honor their sacrifices by making their health and wellbeing our cause. We do so by searching for providers, nurses, and allied health professionals to join our family. They are our most valuable assets and are integral to our mission.Valentina PerezSygnetics, Inc.(248)