LPN - Plastic Surgery
Location: Fort Belvoir Virginia
Description: Chenega Corporation is looking of LPN - Plastic Surgery right now, this vacancy will be placed in Virginia. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. -
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Description
American Hospital Services Group
Company Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse - Plastic Surgery
Chenega Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse
SCA WD Labor Category:
Nursing
Clearance:
NACI
Location:
Walter Reed (WRNMMC) /Ft. Belvior, VA
Reports To:
Program Management
FLSA Status:
Non - Exempt, Full Time, SCA
Prepared Date:
6/25/2013
Approved Date:
Executive Order 13495 , The Non Displacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts provide first right of refusal to incumbents on contracts. If the position is accepted by the incumbent on the job, other application/resume of non-incumbents will not be reviewed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position)
Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting Government employees (i.e. hospital corpsmen, technicians, medical student! s, and resident physicians) assigned to HCW during the perform! ance of clinical procedures. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocol.
Perform necessary administrative duties that include maintaining statistical records of clinical workload, participating in education programs, and participating in clinical staff quality assurance functions.
Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
Participate in clinical staff quality assurance functions and clinic Performance Improvement/Risk Management Programs as prescribed by the Commander.
Attend command orientation for contract nursing staff. Orientations include initial training requirements (e.g. fire, safety, infection control, and family advocacy) and information systems orientation (including the Composite Health Care System (CHCS), ! Armed Forces health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), and the Ambulatory Data Module (ADM), S3 Surgical Scheduling System). The Government reserves the right to adjust orientation schedules to meet mission and workload requirements.
Clinic orientation for the health care worker shall take place during regularly scheduled shifts immediately following the commencement of services.
Annual renewal of command directed training requirements including but not limited to: customer relations, disaster preparedness training, sexual harassment, family advocacy, and infection control and blood borne pathogens.
Possess and maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers; American Heart Association Health care Provider course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) for the Professional Rescuer; or an equivalent MTF course.
Perform necessary administrative duties ! that include maintaining statistical records of the HCW's workload, ope! rate and manipulate automated systems such as the Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), participating in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions as prescribed by the commander.
Perform administrative duties as directed by supervisor(s) including but not limited to reproducing medical or educational materials, assisting with mailings and phone reminders, preparing documents, and other support functions.
Maintain patient medical records, logs, and unit records
Non-Essential Duties
Duties shall be performed in the setting of an outpatient clinic. Perform all clinical duties in a collaborative manner and manage patients in accordance with established guidelines and standards of care and under the supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and/or physician.
Provide appropriate guidance regarding preventive health m! easures, health maintenance, healthy lifestyle choices, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
Schedule patients for clinic appointments and classes. Sort and refer patient telephone calls and walk-in complaints to an appropriate level of care and in an appropriate time-frame according to clinic established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain various clinical databases as directed.
Verify medical records are available for daily scheduled patients.
Sort, prioritize, and appoint all consults to according to established protocol within clinic.
Serve as an initial point of contact for all patients calling and coming to the Clinic for service.
Schedules patients, takes phone calls, and performs basic needs assessment (including but not limited to physical assessment) for patients walking in to the clinic without appointment before consulting with an RN, NP, or MD for disposition.
Provide and! document basic health education to patients and families.
Per! form, record, and report results for a full range of diagnostic support duties including but not limited to vital signs assessment, specimen collection (to include venipuncture, finger stick blood glucose measurement, urine, sputum, and stool), and procurement of EKG tracings, as requested by the clinic staff. Label, transport, and follow-up on results appropriately. Alert medical provider to conditions which deviate from expected findings.
Assist the Clinic staff in a variety of diagnostic procedures and examinations by preparing, positioning and monitoring patients, and setting out and handling instruments and equipment. HCW must be able to perform procedures under sterile technique when applicable.
Escort patients to other areas to include radiology, pharmacy, and other clinics.
Ensure accurate medication is administered in correct form and dosage to the proper patient as directed by the physician and nurse practitioner. Maintain records of nur! sing care, dose and time of medication administered, and indicate if the medication was not administered and the reason.
Provide medication instruction to patients. Describe medication side effects. Provide patient education and instruction on use of medical devices, and other durable medical equipment.
Provide an orderly, clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Responsible for stocking and ordering supplies for the examination rooms, arranging for sterilization of surgical instruments, and re-stocking of instruments and supplies.
Assist in Cardiac Rehab with duties to include, but not limited to: taking vital signs, monitoring rhythms, monitoring patients during exercise and recovery, patient teaching, cardiac rehab patient intake and exit interviews. Documenting rehab sessions in Scott Care, AHLTA, and other electronic medical systems. Assisting with the general cleaning of exercise equipment and notifying appropriate departments of e! quipment regarding maintenance or repair.
Supervisory Respo! nsibilities:
NONE
Minimum Qualifications:
(
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)
Education: Diploma of LPN or LVN. From and accredited National League of Nursing (NLN) approved program. Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Life Support as required by contracted MTF
Licensure: Valid, unrestricted, LPN/LVN license at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the US.
Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Life Support as required by contracted MTF
Experience: continuously employed in the practice of LPN/LVN for 1 year prior to start of work at the MTF. Clinic experience is desirable
Diversity:
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value ! of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics:
Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme c! old or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airb! orne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
American Hospital Services Group, Chenega Corporation is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL 93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
(
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)
Education: Diploma of LPN or LVN. From and accredited National League of Nursing (NLN) approved program. Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Life Support as required by contracted MTF
Licensure: Valid, unrestricted, LPN/LVN license at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the US.
Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Life Support as required by contracted MTF
Experience:! continuously employed in the practice of LPN/LVN for 1 year prior to start of work at the MTF. Clinic experience is desirable
Job
Medical Services
Primary Location
United States-Virginia-Fort Belvoir
Organization
American Hospital Services Group
Recruiter
Patrick Hoffman
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:43:22 GMT
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