Licensed Practical Nurse at ARHC

LPN Position at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health ClinicThe LPN will provide practical nursing services supporting outpatient operations at Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic (ARHC), Fort Myer, Virginia (ARHC). The nurse will perform assigned patient-care activities, monitor and document patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, assist with diagnostic and clinical procedures, provide patient education, and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.Key duties include:Provide assigned nursing care to various patient populations.Observe patients, identify their care needs, and accurately document and report relevant clinical information.Administer oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications within established policies and scope of practice.Provide equipment-assisted care and patient/family education.Prepare patients and assist healthcare providers with diagnostic tests and specialized procedures.Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.Recognize urgent or emergency situations, obtain assistance from an RN or physician, and initiate directed emergency interventions.Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and DHA/MTF clinical requirements.Assist with orientation of peers and ancillary personnel regarding procedures and standards of practice.Qualifications:Degree: Certificate.Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing-approved LPN/LVN training program, or completion of equivalent military training that permits the individual to sit for the state licensure examination.Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 2 years as a Practical or Vocational Nurse.Licensure: Must hold a current, full, active, and unrestricted license as an LPN/LVN.Certification: Must maintain applicable life-support certification required by the PWS/MTF.Work Environment: This position works in an outpatient Army health clinic supporting patients receiving ambulatory healthcare services. The LPN works as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team and must comply with DoD, DHA, ARHC, patient-safety, quality-assurance, infection-control, and clinical documentation requirements.Schedule:40 hours per weekMondayFridayTypical shifts: 6:30 AM3:00 PM, 7:30 AM4:30 PM, or 9:00 AM6:00 PMMeal break: 30 minutes to 1 hour, unpaidFederal holidays: Not required to workAdditional Requirements: Situational telework is permitted only for qualifying unplanned facility closures when management determines telework can support mission requirements. Contract workers must meet applicable DHA/MTF requirements for occupational health, credentialing, safety, security/access, and infection control. Compensation: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.