Jackson Physician Search Oceanside , CA 92049
Posted 6 days ago
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
Complete assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions, use judgment inselecting 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 personnel satisfaction.
5.5.3.1. General Duties: Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category, education, training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned position. General duties that apply to all personnel or across certain labor categories are given below.
5.5.3.1.1. Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
5.5.3.1.2. Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
5.5.3.1.3. Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
5.5.3.1.4. Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
5.5.3.1.5. Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.
5.5.3.1.6. Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
5.5.3.1.7. Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
5.5.3.1.8. Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
5.5.3.1.9. Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional
practice.
5.5.3.1.10. Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
5.5.3.1.11. Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.
5.5.3.1.12. Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identifyopportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
5.5.3.1.13. Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government personnel (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
5.5.3.1.14. Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
5.5.3.1.15. Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
5.5.3.1.16. Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, MHS Genesis and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.
5.5.3.1.17. Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
5.5.3.1.18. Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
Additional duties:
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:
Degree: Certificate.
Education: Be a graduate from a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)or be a graduate from an accredited program accepted by the applicable State Board of Nursing or a training program accepted by the MTF.
Experience: Possess a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience within the
last two years as an LPN/LVN.
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.
Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: HCWs performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services, either a noncitizen national of the United State, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or alien authorized to work in the United States.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
Location: Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP)
Service: LVN (Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine)
Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP)
Recognized Holidays: Contract HCWs will be required to work on federally
recognized holidays.
New Year's Day, January 1st
Martin Luther King's Birthday, 3rd Monday in January
President's Day, 3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day, Last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4th
Labor Day, 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October
Veterans Day, November 11th
Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November
Christmas Day, December 25th
NOTE 1. Any holidays that are declared by Presidential Executive Order shall be observed in the same manner as the holidays listed above. If the area in which a contract employee is scheduled to work is closed for any reason and the employee is not required to report in, payment will not be made for those hours.
Hours of Performance: The performance hours of the MTF are as follows:
NHCP - LVN (Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine)
Work Schedule: - Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600-1800 for an 8.5, 9, or 10.5 hour shift which include an uncompensated 30 minute or one- hour meal break depending on length of shift. An alternative work schedule is available to include working (4) 10 hour shifts for a work week but not to exceed 80 hours in a two-week period. The specific duty hours for each HCW will be scheduled 45 days in advance by the Government. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.
Duty Hours: 0730 - 1600
On-Call Hours: N/A
Overage Hours: N/A
Closures: During a planned closure of the facility due to training, holiday or unplanned closure due to unusual and compelling circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, military emergencies, severe weather), the Contractor will be compensated for the unplanned closure.
Mission Essential:
The following labor categories are designated as mission essential:
LVN (Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine)
Overview
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