Job Description
JOB AD: Licensed Practical Nurse Introduction : Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for LPNs to partner with us in providing temporary contracted medical services to Military Treatment Facilities throughout the United States. Today’s posting will place you at the primary location of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command. This opportunity allows employees to work with the federal government, offering competitive compensation and a strong work-life balance.
Hospital: NMRTCNE
Location: United States, Kittery, ME
Minimum Qualifications: - Degree : Certificate.
- 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)
- Experience : One year of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation
- Licensure : Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse
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
Benefits : - Virtual Interviews
- Variable of locations throughout the United States.
- Contract: Year-long assignment
- Hours of Performance: Duty hours will vary by position and location; however, typical duty hours are scheduled between 0700 -1700, Monday through Friday. Hours are subject to change and may include nights and weekends
- Detailed pay rates will be outlined in the initial interview phase
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for 6-8 hours per day
- Able to distinguish between basic colors
- Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers in stressful situations
- Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and undergo urine drug testing
- Advanced medical and anatomical skills
- Knowledge of general surgery practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong motor skills and manual dexterity
- Ability to work long and irregular hours
- Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and focused on stressful situations
- Organizational and time management skills
Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact HR.AMUSA@aspenmedical.com .
By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Remote job, Night shift, Monday to Friday,