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practical nurse - Fairbanks, AK , USA, United States - Civilian Corps
Description
OverviewPractical Nurse Fairbanks, Alaska (Fort Wainwright)
Fort Wainwright is located adjacent to Fairbanks in the interior of Alaska. Fairbanks, Alaska is ranked in the top 100 growing cities in the United States. Fort Wainwright is located in the North Star Borough. A borough in Alaska is equivalent to a county in the lower 48 states. Fairbanks, the second largest city in Alaska, is located 365 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska.
You'll find that the cost of housing and other living expenses in the Fairbanks area is higher than in the lower 48 states.
The weather in Fairbanks has the largest swing in the world. It can reach 90+ degrees in the summer and possibly as cold as -65 degrees in the winter. At Fort Wainwright you will be able to enjoy breathtaking scenery, abundant hunting, fishing, camping, regal mountains, diverse wildlife and the friendly independent people who will be their neighbors
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.
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Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES
Obtains information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
Takes all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length); performs a behavioral health screening.
Documents patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record. Documentation will also include medication reconciliation, screening tools, and behavioral health intake surveys. Participates in promoting patient compliance with health activities in accordance with RESPECT-Mil.Coordinates and facilitates care coordination, communicates relevant information according to the medical plan of care and nursing assessment, and documents accordingly in the health record.
Provides individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based upon the physician's medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient.
Assists the physician with various examinations and diagnostic Sets up and maintains a sterile field; understands the proper positioning of patients required for various procedures.
Administers oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.Performs inhalation treatments, fingerstick glucose, urine dipsticks, visual acuity, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and surgical instrument cleaning and packaging after use.
Educates patients and family members on childcare and school requirements for children on medications. Assures accurate care and handling of specimens.Performs routine procedures, such as EKGs, eye, throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and application of bandages.
Recognizes adverse signs and symptoms immediately and calls for assistance and if the situation warrants it, performs CPR immediately. Sets up, operates and monitors specialized equipment, such as cardiac monitor, defibrillator, etc.
Screens and reviews immunization records IAW AR and unit Standard Operating Procedures to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration.
Review requires transcription of information to medical records and official school Documents administration on documents and forms in AHLTA or manually.
Administrative duties include inputting data into the computer and retrieving information such as laboratory and diagnostic procedure results.Other computer related duties include the use of automated health care system to complete the workload accountability documents through the Ambulatory Data System (ADS forms) on same day service and MEDPROS entry.
Documents administration utilizing IAW Ambulatory Quality Assurance criteria.Administers oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups IAW established protocols. Maintains accountability for actions and control of Documents interventions and patients' response to care. Communicates relevant information to healthcare team. Recognizes signs and symptoms of untoward effects of immunization and/or allergen extracts.
Maintains certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and demonstrates ability to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an anaphylactic reaction and/or cardiopulmonary arrest.
Performs teaching to patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching. Instructs parents/guardians regarding normal verses adverse reactions to immunizations and treatment for normal reactions of discomfort. Reviews laboratory results and brings abnormal results to attention of physician. Per physician's instruction, telephones patient regarding follow-up required and documents in records.Performs patient education for special needs such as medication administration, inhaler and spacer use, self-dressing changes, ostomy care, fingerstick and glucose meter use, drawing up and injection of insulin and glucagon, and asthma home monitoring with peak flow meters and nebulizer Educates patients and family members on childcare and school requirements for children on medications.
Completes necessary paperwork for school (sick slips, asthma care plan, etc.), for provider signature. Also teaches patients early warning signs for early detection of diseases.
Performs both administrative and logistical tasks as a member of the healthcare team for the clinic by contributing to maintaining the environment and resources to deliver healthcare.
Reviews expiration dates for medications, vaccines, and supplies; and initiates the Coordinates with designated clinic administrative staff for maintenance of adequate vaccines and supply levels.
In the absence of the medical receptionist, assists with the responsibilities for checking patients into the system, completion of records and other clerical duties as assigned.
Reviews laboratory results and brings abnormal results to the attention of the physician and per physician's instructions, telephones patients regarding any follow-up care that is required.
Duties include the use of automated systems (i.e. Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), Medical Operational Data System (MODS) and the Medical Protection system (MEDPROS). Reviews chart for coding compliance and ensures all procedures are documented to obtain accurate capture of workload. Attends mandatory training as directed by supervisor or command. Will be trained in documenting adverse medication reactions in the VAERS or local system. Participates in and may coordinate performance improvement activities.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
US Citizenship required
Must possess and maintain current LPN licensure in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Must obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program.
Incumbent is required to sign a Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
This position is designated Mission Essential.In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
Incumbent may be required to perform call duties; work overtime to include weekends and federal holidays, out of cycle, or unscheduled training or on an emergency basis.
The work will require the incumbent to work evenings/nights, rotating shifts, extended hours or other schedules common to hospital operations.
This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A HEP B IMMUNIZATION SERIES AS WELL AS AN IMMUNIZATION SCREENING AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
