About the role
Overview
Location: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Schedule
Services shall be provided Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 0600 and 1900 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for four (4) to ten and half (10.5) hour period.
Pay rate
$28.50/hr & $5.09*/hr for Health & Wellness pay
Benefits
Vested Vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability
Optional Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within scope of LPN practice
- Assist with orthopedic clinic procedures and patient flow
- Follow infection control and aseptic techniques
- Respond to emergency situations using established protocols
- Document patient care accurately and on time
- Maintain and update medical records and reports
- Use systems like MHS Genesis, Essentris, and CIS
- Communicate effectively with providers and healthcare team
- Support and train junior staff or corpsmen when needed
Participate in
Peer reviews
Performance improvement initiatives
Staff meetings and trainings
Ensure compliance with
DoD and MTF policies
Joint Commission standards
Maintain patient safety, rights, and confidentiality
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE, or equivalent military program)
Licensure
Current, active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license
Valid in any U.S. state or territory
Experience
At least
1 year of LPN experience
Experience in
Hospital, outpatient, or acute care setting ( preferred )
Orthopedic experience
6 months – 1 year preferred
Other Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must meet all
health and immunization requirements
Ability to complete DoD/MTF training and orientation
Kako'o Services
Kako'o Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.
We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.
Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.