Practical Nurse - LVN/LPN
Summary
Title: | Practical Nurse - LVN/LPN |
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ID: | 11000 |
Department: | Healthcare |
Location: | Nationwide |
Description
MUST BE US CITIZEN.
Will require Security Clearance
Rate depends on experience and on category 1 or 2 experience (see below)
Education:
*Program in practical nursing of a least 9 months' duration combined with 1 year of nursing assistant experience; or successful completion of a 2-year degree program in practical nursing
*Current license to practice as practical or vocational nurse
*2 years of nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility
Job Summary:
Entry level medical professional who's completed a degree program in practical nursing and the national exam requirements to earn a license to practice as an LPH.
Provide basic and specialized medical care to diverse range of patients. Work under supervision of RNs and physicians.
Other Duties: (Categories)
This level applies to two different work situations. In situation
1) LPNs provide nursing care for patients in various stages of dependency, setting priorities and deadlines for patient care as necessary prior to notifying the supervisor.
2) LPNs are assigned to a selected group of critically ill patients, e.g., in hospital intensive care or coronary care units.
These assignments require LPNs to immediately recognize and respond to serious situations, sometimes before notifying an RN.
Other Requirements:
Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
Good interpersonal skills.
Multiple States: CA, HI, OR, AK, AZ, NM, CO
FL, GA, AL, TX, NH, NY, MD
IL, IN, KS, KY, NC, OH, MT
MS, NC, SD and PR
Will require Security Clearance
Rate depends on experience and on category 1 or 2 experience (see below)
Education:
*Program in practical nursing of a least 9 months' duration combined with 1 year of nursing assistant experience; or successful completion of a 2-year degree program in practical nursing
*Current license to practice as practical or vocational nurse
*2 years of nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility
Job Summary:
Entry level medical professional who's completed a degree program in practical nursing and the national exam requirements to earn a license to practice as an LPH.
Provide basic and specialized medical care to diverse range of patients. Work under supervision of RNs and physicians.
Other Duties: (Categories)
This level applies to two different work situations. In situation
1) LPNs provide nursing care for patients in various stages of dependency, setting priorities and deadlines for patient care as necessary prior to notifying the supervisor.
2) LPNs are assigned to a selected group of critically ill patients, e.g., in hospital intensive care or coronary care units.
These assignments require LPNs to immediately recognize and respond to serious situations, sometimes before notifying an RN.
Other Requirements:
Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
Good interpersonal skills.
Multiple States: CA, HI, OR, AK, AZ, NM, CO
FL, GA, AL, TX, NH, NY, MD
IL, IN, KS, KY, NC, OH, MT
MS, NC, SD and PR
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications