Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) w/bonus

LPN/LVN At MacDill AFB In Tampa, FLWe have a new need for an LPN/LVN at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL.Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 payable with first paycheck!Core Duties:Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.Complete assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information.Observe, identify and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure.Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedures, skills, and standards of practice.Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families and employee satisfaction.Schedule:Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 4:30pm, including a one hour lunchClinics include Flight Medicine and Operational Medicine