Vesa Health & Technology is seeking a qualified LPN to provide care at the medical clinic located at Shaw Air Force Base.

Position offers paid time off, paid federal holidays, excellent pay rate, and benefits. Reasonable patient ratios and day shift (Mon-Fri) work schedule.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide care for our Nation's Military Members, Veterans, and their dependents.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid, current, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) to practice nursing as a LPN in one of the 50 states of the United States, District of Columbia, or territory of Puerto Rico.
• Be a graduate of a school of practical nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed. Exceptions: Healthcare education in the military service or training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the jurisdiction in which the individual is licensed as qualifying for full LPN licensure will be accepted.
• Have certification in blood drawing, starting IV’s and administering
• Have current Basic Life support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support or other advanced certification doses not supersede BLS certification.
• Have a minimum of one year of nursing experience as an LPN within the last two years.

Summary of Duties:

• Assume a full range of practical nurse duties and record such care in patient charts.
• Obtain patient history and pertinent family history.
• Perform appropriate complete physical assessment of patient.
• Document plan of care and care given in the patient’s medical records.
• Prepare patients for tests, examinations and treatment, including formal or informal teaching to patients according to demonstrated need and unit protocols.
• Prepare equipment and supplies and assist in procedures.
• Carry out prescribed physician orders and document in patient’s medical record, hard copy or CHCS/AHLTA. Transcribe or verify transcription of physician orders.
• Communicate pertinent patient data to RN and/or physician as appropriate. Assist in reassessing patient’s condition and revising plan of care based on identified practical nursing problems and in accordance with appropriate practical nursing care and prescribed medical treatment..
• Clean wounds aseptically, apply bandages and remove sutures and bandages. Administer prescribed dosages of vaccines and toxins in immunization program and administer oral and parenteral medications to patients within the limitations of hospital/unit protocols.
• Recognize the need for and initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations such anaphylactic shock and cardiopulmonary arrests. Apply Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques as required.
• Maintain accurate records and be familiar with referral procedures. Assist in administrative/clinical duties to include maintaining cleanliness of the clinic and assisting in the clinic with filing, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Sumter, SC (Required)

License:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (Required)

Qualifications:

• BLS

Completed license needed:

• Upon starting work

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Work Remotely:

• No

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