LPR International is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to work full time at the U.S. Army Fort Hunter Liggett Medical Aid Station in Jolon, CA. In this position, the successful candidate will provide medical care and treatment to patients, maintain records and will be responsible for pharmacy operations within the Medical Aid Station at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA to include oversight of the Pharmacy Technician.

Qualifications:

Must possess a master's degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. Areas of specialties for NP positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health or other specialties identified for the position.

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited master's level or doctoral program with additional knowledge to practice in their clinical specialty.
• Contractor personnel shall be required to meet Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements in Army Regulation 351-3 (AR 351-3) or as determined by the provider's State of licensure, whichever is more stringent. The Government will not reimburse for these costs.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Possess and maintain a current unrestricted license to practice as a NP in any of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands and be able to obtain clinical privileges to practice medicine at the MTF where services are provided.
• Must have or obtain a current, valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number prior to performing the contract services. Any change to the DEA requirements to obtain a valid DEA registration number is applicable when the incumbent's existing DEA registration expires.
• Have and maintain certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Be certified by a nationally recognized certifying body appropriate to the specialty area of practice.
• Possess a Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) number as required by state agencies where the provider is licensed.
• Have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is the only program accepted. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is desirable, but not required.

Experience:

• Have a minimum of one year of experience within the last three years working as a Nurse Practitioner.  

Specific Duties/Tasks:

• Provide medical care, to include sick call, and treatment of diseases and/or injuries. Review medical histories and progress of patients. Examine patients, make diagnosis of disease, or injury, and treat patient or prescribe a course of treatment. Abide by all facility rules, regulations, and policies.
• Seek advice of consultants, when appropriate.
• Oversee and monitor other medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients to include non­therapeutic services such as physical examinations
• Set up sterile field and prepares heparinized saline solutions. Maintains aseptic technique, manipulates wires and catheters, anticipates catheter tip location, operates fluoroscopic single-plane and bi-plane x-ray equipment and selects appropriate angulations and positions x-ray table and image intensifier for optimal display of angiographic anatomy while assisting physician in conducting various medical procedures.
• Prescribe medications, as appropriate, and in accordance with the privileges, hospital rules, and regulations.
• Prepare documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with hospital directives, ensuring that all documentation and reports are legible and complete. Utilize the appropriate electronic medical record system for patient encounters if available
• Refer all requests for patient/hospital information that cannot be handled by clinic personnel to the Patient Administration Division. After normal duty hours, requests should be referred to the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) or appropriate authorized personnel. Neither the contractor nor HCPs shall release medical information without prior coordination with the AOD.
• Adhere to the Center for Disease Control guidelines concerning universal precautions and the MTF Infection Control Program at all times while providing services under this contract.
• Perform all duties in such a manner that they meet all JC standards.
• Clearly communicate to other health personnel either orally or in writing the findings, diagnosis, and planned treatment regimen or referral.
• Clearly communicate to other health personnel either orally or in writing the findings, diagnosis, and planned treatment regimen or referral.
• Provide life, limb, and eyesight emergency care as able and immediately transfer patients in a medical or surgical emergency to a hospital under a physician care as necessary.
• Determine appropriate means of evacuation of emergency patients, prepare patients for evacuation, and arrange for evacuation support.
• Independently prescribe medications from approved formulary. Administer intra-muscular or intravenous medication as appropriate. Issues temporary profiles according to policy provided by the governing MTF.
• Communicate in writing and verbally to line commanders/supervisors to recommend appropriate limitations to performance of military duties for patients. The written guidance is provided using appropriate forms such as temporary profiles IA W Army regulations to include placing profiles into eProfile system.
• Provide clinical supervision of RNs & LPNs and other ancillary personnel who rotate through the Medical Aid Station ensuring patient safety and compliance with MEDCOM regulations on scope of practice for medics and nursing personnel.
• Be responsible for pharmacy operations within the Medical Aid Station to include oversight of the Pharmacy Technician and reviewing all prescriptions before they are dispensed.

All applicants requiring alternative methods of application or screening should contact LPR International directly. 

LPR International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, military discharge status, criminal records that have been sealed or expunged, arrest records not resulting in conviction or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law.

Determined to Increase

your work/life balance and home time,

your ability to learn and advance,

and your impact on other’s lives?

We leave work at work.

[So should you!]

LPN

This Is What You’ll Do:

• Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures
• Determine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician
• Provide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments
• Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors
• Review medical histories and perform suitability examinations
• Maintain communication logs regarding donor suitability
• Review normal and abnormal test results to determine continued donor suitability
• Counsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly
• Complete cross-training as required 

This Is Who You Are:

• An individual of strong character and demonstrated integrity
• A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day
• Empathetic enough to understand and appreciate our donors 
• Self-motivated and willing to assume the initiative
• Teachable with a desire to learn and advance
• Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed
• Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic
• Hungry to build a great career
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This Is What It Takes:   

• Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program
• Current licensure as an LPN specific to the location of employment
• Current certification in CPR
• Ability to educate donors, staff, and community regarding our plasma donation program
• A high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment
• Willingness and ability to maintain the confidentiality of all personnel and center information
• Willingness and ability to work on weekends
• Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Blood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred
• One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred

This Is Why Nurses Love Working Here:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Home time is yours, so you can leave work at work
• Centers operate limited hours during many major holidays
• Excellent teamwork/friendly co-workers
• Supportive environment
• Strong ethical standards
• Opportunities for advancement

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Personal time

More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

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