Licensed Practical Nurse; Clinic

In anticipation of a future government contract award, Gia Care Inc., is currently accepting applications for experienced, civilian Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) to work alongside the federal government in support of the Tri Care Prime Clinic (Suffolk, Virginia).

• Degree/
  
  Education:
  
  Certificate.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience: One (1) year as an LPN working in an outpatient acute care (hospital based) or ambulatory care setting within the last two (2) years.
• Board Certification: N/A.
• Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.

• Ensure patient care is carried out in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and the policies and procedures of the clinic. Check patients into the clinic and triage using clinic guidelines. Inform the nurse or physician of the patient’s condition and potential problems.
• Obtain and document patient and pertinent family history.
• Perform a full range of diagnostic support duties which include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, obtaining, recording and tracking results of diagnostic tools.
• Assist the physician in a variety of diagnostic examinations such as lumbar punctures, colposcopies and sigmoidoscopies, by preparing, positioning and monitoring patients, and setting out and handling instruments and equipment.
• Perform laboratory tests such as checking urine for sugar and stool for blood. Record and report results of test.
• Perform a range of treatment procedures that include sterile dressing changes, applying compresses, monitoring IV fluids, inserting catheters and suctions, inserting nasogastric tubes, administering medications, giving enemas, setting up and giving treatment that requires auxiliary equipment such as oxygen and suction. Ambulate patients to other areas to include Radiology, various clinics, and physical therapy.
• Prepare patients for tests, examinations, treatments, and/or surgery. Collect specimens such as urine, sputum and stool. Label specimens for laboratory examinations and follow up by using CHCS/AHLTA or calling the laboratory for reports. Alert provider to conditions which deviate from expected findings.
• Prepare, start, monitor and discontinue intravenous fluids with accuracy and in accordance with established procedures.

As a Gia Care Inc. employee, you may enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance (Gia Care pays for employee's medical benefits)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k (Non-matching)
• Employee Referral Program

* Must be US citizen