Licensed Vocational / Licensed Practical Nurse at SOS International LLC

**Overview**

**_*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***_**

SOSi is seeking a Licensed Vocational / Licensed Practical Nurse providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care to join a medical program supporting our U. S. Government customers.

**Essential Job Duties**

+ Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and/or competencies.

+ Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.

+ Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a registered nurse, medical provider, dental provider, or behavioral health provers as appropriate.

+ Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. as ordered by a medical provider, dental provider, behavioral health provider, or registered nurse.

+ Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.

+ Responds to medical emergencies and renders emergency care to stabilize patient and prevent deterioration, and transfers patient to appropriate level of care.

+ Assists other health care professionals through the gathering of subjective and objective data, provision of aspects of care, educating patients, etc.

+ May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care.

**Minimum Requirements**

+ Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U. S. territory.

+ Must have a minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient clinical setting.

+ Ability to obtain/maintain required security clearance.

+ Ability to obtain/maintain pre-employment medical clearance.

+ Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

+ Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

+ Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

+ Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

+ Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

+ Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.

+ Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.

+ Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

+ Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

+ Strong organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

+ Strong communication skills in both verbal and written in English.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook and SharePoint).

**REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION**

+ Current, unrestricted LVN/LPN license by the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.

+ Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

+ Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred

+ Prior experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting is preferred, not required.

**Work Environment**

+ Facility Operates 24/7/365; an employee may be required to respond during an emergency activation.

+ Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, as well as weekends and holidays. Night shifts may be requested at times based on mission needs but are generally not required. (Site specific).

+ The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.

+ The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.

+ Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.

+ Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and pressure.

+ Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.