LVN / LPN - Operational Primary Care

Overview

ERP International is seeking a full time Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) to support the Operational Primary Care Unit at David Grant Medical Center at Travis AFB, CA. Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity.  www.erpinternational.com

 

Be the Best!  Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans!  ERP International has been named a Washington Post 2025 Top Workplace! We are thrilled to be included on the list for a sixth year in a row!

 

Full-time W2 Options:* Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 12 Paid Federal Holidays! 

* Medical/Dental/Vision, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account available, and more!* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

 

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Schedule: M-F 0730-1630

 

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients.
• Initiate, perform, and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Prepare physician prescribed medications (be able to draw up many injection types including prolotherapy, steroids, visco-supplementation, botox, etc).
• Prepare Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. In-house / in-person training will be provided. Part of this procedure includes phlebotomy of the patient and therefore this skill is critical.
• Ensures proper computer entry of patient data and equipment settings. Serves as an assistant during procedures: handling instruments, redirecting lighting, repositioning patients. Prepares all specimens for laboratory processing, places identification on all specimens, enters physician ordered laboratory test requests into computer, and delivers to Pathology department.
• Assists in scheduling patients for follow-up appointments and for procedure appointments. Provides patient specific pre-procedure instructions and participates in post-procedure teaching and discharge instructions. Provides post-procedure telephone triage (during business hours) and provides instructions based upon nursing interventions and as guided by supervising physician.
• Maintains adequate supplies in patient care areas, labels specimens, completes written and electronic laboratory request, monitors stock levels and expiration dates of available medications and supplies, and replenishes when required. Able to set up equipment for supplemental oxygen and suction and administer to patient. Obtains patient medical records, X-Ray/MRI reports and laboratory reports from within the network and from outside the network providers.
• Becomes proficient in the set-up of all equipment in the Sports Medicine Clinic used for procedures and treatments and assists the physician with those procedures. These machines include various models and manufactures of diagnostic ultrasound machines (GE and Sonosite), PRP machines (Emcyte), Stryker compartment pressure test device, use of the treadmill for compartment pressure testing and the gait analysis program. Receives training and becomes proficient in preparing rooms for procedures.
• Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed (including CPR).
• Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments (including platelet rich plasma kits) or other specialized equipment (musculoskeletal ultrasound), and monitoring the patient’s condition before, during, and following the procedure.
• Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedures, skills, and standards of practice.
• Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families, and employee satisfaction.
• In addition to the education, certification and experience listed in the basic contract and the position description, Travis AFB, Sports Medicine Clinic LPVNs will be trained on additional computer operating systems (as applicable) for completion of mission accomplishment, i.e. MHS GENESIS, ONENOTE, ASIMS, etc.
• Assists with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Performs appropriate portions of medical examinations, treatment, diagnostic, and clinical procedures.
• Performs medical records reviews and applies appropriate protocols and guidelines to determine medical needs.
• Maintains patient medical records in electronic format as well as hard copy as required. Maintains patient confidentially. Keeps a running log of procedures done on each patient in a password protected excel spreadsheet for the fellows.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:* Education: Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

* Experience: Shall have practiced as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPVN) performing hands-on patient care in the outpatient clinical setting for at least 12 months within the past 24 months. Experience performing care and treatment of patients; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment; properly administering oral and parenteral medications; conducting paraprofessional portions of physical examinations; or assisting in medical treatment of patients in accordance with established procedures and protocols, within the LPVN scope of practice.

* Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.

* Life Support Certification: Possess a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

* Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.  Pay Scale: $31.00 - $37.00 per hour, to be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location.