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AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC d/b/a AIMS Force
LPN at Flight Medicine - SHPE
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$63,400 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Benefits:
Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) 401(k) matchingJob Overview:
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking an experienced LPN/LVN- Flight Medicine (SHPE) to provide clinical nursing and SHPE Program support at the 633d Medical Group, Langley AFB, VA.
Key Duties :
Manage and coordinate SHPE requirements for separating/retiring service members. Review medical records, health histories, DD Form 2807-1 , readiness requirements, and outstanding examinations/testing. Determine SHPE requirements and assist with applicable waiver processes. Coordinate SHPE appointments, consultations, labs, audiograms, and other required testing. Track cases and verify SHPE documentation is complete before final out-processing. Educate service members and staff on the SHPE process and applicable requirements. Maintain SHPE documentation, reports, SOPs, and program compliance activities. Coordinate with Primary Care Managers, Flight Medicine staff, and other MTF departments. Perform LPN/LVN clinical duties including patient intake/triage, vital signs, specimen collection, medications, treatments, patient education, and clinical documentation. Recognize urgent/emergency conditions and appropriately escalate care. Follow infection-control, patient-safety, DHA, DoD, and MTF requirements.Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of a State Board of Nursing-approved LPN/LVN program or qualifying equivalent military training.License:
Current, full, active, and unrestricted LPN/LVN license.Certification:
Current active BLS.Experience:
Minimum 1 year functioning as an LPN/LVN in a SHPE Program. Minimum 1 year of LPN/LVN experience within the last 2 years.Citizenship:
U.S. Citizen required.Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 0715-1700. Eight-hour shifts with a 1-hour unpaid lunch; Maximum 80 hours per two-week period . No on-call or callback requirements.Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of SHPE Program processes and requirements. Ability to review service member medical records and identify outstanding SHPE requirements. Ability to coordinate multiple examinations, consultations, tests, and appointments. Strong medical documentation and record-review skills. Ability to communicate effectively with service members, providers, PCMs, Flight Medicine leadership, and other MTF departments. Ability to educate service members regarding SHPE processes. Ability to monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of required separation-health activities. Ability to perform general LPN/LVN clinical duties safely and accurately. Ability to recognize urgent and emergent patient conditions. Ability to work within military medical policies, procedures, and established workflows. Strong organizational and follow-up skills.Immunization and Health Requirements:
Contract personnel must satisfy applicable MTF occupational-health and immunization requirements. Required documentation includes applicable health examination/immunization screening and proof of required immunity or vaccination.Requirements include:
Varicella- two doses or positive titer MMR
- two doses or positive titer Tdap
- required dose Current seasonal influenza vaccination Hepatitis B series or qualifying positive titer/documented process Tuberculosis screening Required physical/occupational-health documentation Respirator fit testing when applicable to the position Required testing, immunizations, and related procedures are generally obtained outside the MTF as specified by the contract.