Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN or Licensed Practical Nurse LPN , BPS

Vighter
US - Florida - Marathon
January 23, 2025

Job DetailsJob Location
Miami Sector, Marathon BPS, Marathon, FL - Marathon, FL

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
LVN / LPN

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Shift
Any

Job Category
Health Care

DescriptionTitle: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Brackettville, TX; Del Rio, TX; Eagle Pass, TX; Comstock, TX; Uvalde, TX; Carrizo Springs, TX; EL Paso, TX; Clint, TX; Ft Hancock, TX; Paso Del Norte, TX; Ysleta, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Santa Teresa, NM; Deming, NM; Antelope, NM; Dania Beach, FL; Marathon, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Brownville, TX; Hidalgo, TX; Yuma, AZ; Wellton, AZ; San Luis, AZ

Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Contract: GSA

Education Level: High School Diploma, certification

Job Category: Health Care

Start Date: March 1, 2025SIN Number: 621-038Our Company Promise:

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter's Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture's5 key elementsare crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

Dependability
Integrity
Personability
Transparency
Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees.

Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting multiple Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide patient care, medical service and medical support within the Customs and Border Protection - Immigration and Customs Enforcement mission, with dozens of locations across the United States' Southern borders, to include California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Florida. The LVNs and LPNs will be working alongside uniformed Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents/ Officers in secured federal facilities along the southwest border of the United States. They will provide basic assessment and medical treatment for persons in CBP custody to include emergency care as needed. The LVN or LPN will also be responsible for ensuring patient comfort, explaining procedures, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with all law, statue and healthcare regulations. The standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding all recognized national standards.

Principle Accountabilities:

Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
Provides emergency care to employees or visitors for life, death, loss of sight/limb situations Emergency Medical Services arrives.
Performs direct that may include:

a. Assisting with feeding or meal set-up.

b. Oral care, nail care, washing hair and basic hygiene.

c. Bathing and/or dressing ; toileting or changing disposable diapers/briefs.

e. Ambulation and transfer assistance in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and or showers, etc.

f. Changing and collecting linens.

Consults with/or works under the direct supervision of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes ordersrecommended/authorized by the physician or APP.
Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care support, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to offsite facilities.
Practical knowledge of laboratory procedures and guidelines, skill in collecting a variety of samples, performs quality control of laboratory reagents, and performs CLIA waived testing as needed, following up with any abnormal findings.
Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Works within the Scope of Practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
Utilizes the electronic medical record for all patient care documentation and must maintain an "active status" for use and complete all required trainings as required.
Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical qualitymanagement initiatives and reviews as applicable.
Restocks medical units with forms, supplies, or equipment, and helps with maintaining stock supplies.
Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required electronic health record or electronic medical record, in the required format, in a timely manner, and in compliance with contract policy and guidance.
A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U. S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.
An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.
An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction
Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Provide training and support to remote employees on timekeeping systems and processes, including troubleshooting issues and providing guidance on using timekeeping tools effectively.
Stay informed about changes in timekeeping technology, regulations, and best practices, and make recommendations for updates and improvements to timekeeping processes.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Must have exceptional customer service skills.
Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluen.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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