Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/Education: High School diploma/GED and graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Taken and passed NCLEX-PN board.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): BLS hands-on course approved by American Red Cross or American Heart Association prior to arrival.
• 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.
• Experience: At least 1 year of active practical or vocational nursing in an inpatient or outpatient environment post-graduation/completion of the course. Experience must be within the last 24 months.
• 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

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. LPN/LVN shall be assigned to any outpatient clinic according to the assignment of the chief nurse/medical technician.
• Complete assigned patient care based on the patient's 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 and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance from the RN or medical provider, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
• Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and specialized practices or procedures which include preparing the patient, assisting in diagnostic examinations, prepare/handle specialized instruments or other equipment, and monitoring the patient’s condition before, during, and after medical procedures.
• Precept, which is to participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate to assist LPN supervisors.
• Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families, and employee satisfaction.
• Recognize safety measures and quickly react in real-world emergencies and exercise situations. After orientation, be familiar with 96MDG policies and procedures for emergency measures. Shall participate in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.
• Adhere to the policies/standards of the Air Force medical service and the 96th medical group in meeting or exceeding established Air Force standards for access.
• Attend clinic huddles and or staff meetings as necessary within normal duty hours.
• Possess knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance
• Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]), and accreditation standards of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Shall possess knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relations.
• Possess working knowledge of computer applications/software to include,
• Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity is required. The ability to input, extract, and format data from established databases.
• The outpatient LPN can be assigned to any of the outpatient clinics operating on the 96th MDG campus as required with the coordination of the COR and the contract company.
• LPN working in Occupational Health will attend Occupational Environmental Health Working Group meetings (OEHWG) and Occupational Workshop visits when requested by Chief of Occupational Medicine or Supervisor. All visits will be on Eglin AFB installation.

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