Licensed Practical Neurology

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Licensed PracticalNurse - Neurology at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas Nevada.This contract position offers:

Position Highlights:

• Employee status and access to a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental and Vision 401(K) PTO and Sick time
• Schedule - 40 hours weekly Daily shifts will be 8 to 10 hours long scheduled between 0700 and 1700
• Fully Insured patient population
• No on-call
• Opportunity to Care for our Active Duty Retirees and their families
• 11 paid federal holidays

Education and Experience:

The Licensed Practical Nursewill have the following requirements:

• Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident or alien authorized to work in the US
• Must have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
• Shall have and maintain a current full active and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in any one of the 50 states the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Shall hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. Additionally must provide proof of documented training from the National Foundation for Integrative Medicine (NFIM) or a similar accredited body.
• Graduate from an accredited community college junior college college or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency; and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• The candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience performing care and treatment of patients; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment; properly administering oral and parenteral medications; conducting paraprofessional portions of physical examinations; or assisting in medical treatment of patients in accordance with established procedures and protocols within the LVN scope of practice.

Standared Qualifications:

• Must have understanding of and ability to correctly utilize and/or apply; medical terminology anatomy and physiology psychology pharmacology medical ethics and legal concepts clinical procedures patient care; emergency medical treatment to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation aseptic technique specimen collection diagnostic testing prepare and administer oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications vaccination procedures mechanisms of anaphylaxis and shock and their treatment; prescription drugs and their administration; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment risk management medical contingency operations computer operations in the use of basic word processing data entry and automated medical records.
• Initiate perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Complete assigned patient care based on the patients conditions use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments and accurately recognize report and record relevant patient information.
• Observe identify and respond to the patients needs for care including medication equipment assisted care and patient/family education.

Company Overview:

At Spectrum we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE / Disability / Vet