Job Requisition: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - Cardiology
Location: Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Lackland; JBSA Randolph
Degree/Education: Certificate
- Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency.
- Must graduate from a state Board accredited program and possess an unrestricted LVN/PN license.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Cardiology LVNs require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Experience:
- One year of experience in practical or vocational nursing in a critical care unit, Emergency Room, or Step-down Cardiology unit, or a combination of these units within the last 3 years.
Job Responsibilities:
- Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
- Complete assigned patient care based on patient conditions, utilizing judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognizing, reporting, and recording relevant patient information.
- Observe, identify, and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
- Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
Work Schedule:
- Work shifts between 0600 – 1830, Monday through Friday.
- Normal work schedules will be 9-hour shifts, including a 1-hour non-paid lunch each day.
- Total hours not to exceed 40 hours per week or 80 hours per two weeks.
If you're a dedicated Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with experience or interest in cardiology care, we welcome you to join our team at Joint Base San Antonio. Apply now to contribute to providing exceptional care to our patients.