CentralCare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LP/VN) to provide full-time services at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is a great opportunity for LP/VNs to support our military and their families as federal civilian contractors. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a premier military medical facility in Hawaii while gaining valuable federal experience. Any active U.S. state license is accepted. Unit: Mother-Baby Schedule: Variable/Rotating Shifts Compensation: Pay: $30 hr H&W: $5.09 hr. PTO: 80 hours accrued annually Sick leave: 56 hours accrued annually Holidays: 11 paid annually Qualifications: Degree/Education: Graduation from a State Board of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program or completion of equivalent military training that permits sitting for the State licensure examination Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience within the last two (2) years as a licensed practical or vocational nurse, after graduation. Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA Responsibilities: Prepare patients for special procedures. Perform Foley catheterization on adult and pediatric patients as appropriate for clinical area. Perform irrigations of eyes, ears, stomachs, abscesses and wounds. Perform technical procedures such as shunt care, insertion and maintenance of NG tubes, Hickman Catheter Care, changing IV tubing and dressing as appropriate for clinical care area and in accordance with unit SOPs. Perform care and maintenance of drainage tubes. Perform suctioning of patients. Draw lab work independently when directed to do so. Correctly perform point of care testing and other authorized satellite laboratory procedures. Ensure laboratory specimens are correctly labeled, and laboratory slips correctly completed. Assist with special procedures, as appropriate in specialty clinics or on the units. Document inpatient record and other required forms such as Intake and Output, TPR graphic, and nursing notes. Use computerized information systems as required. Reinforce patient education and discharge instructions. Use and maintain simple and complex diagnostic tools and equipment (e.g., stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, cardiac monitor, digital readout, hemodynamic monitoring systems, infusion pumps, central venous lines, respiratory ventilator) to obtain and/or validate observations and provide for the care of all patients. Recognize and respond to serious alterations in patient's condition, determine appropriate action to include notification of the Registered Nurse/Physician, airway management and initiation of CPR. May be assigned or rotated between inpatient wards, clinics, and specialized units. About CentralCare Inc: CentralCare Incorporated is a leading SBA-certified, woman-owned small business dedicated to providing exceptional medical professionals to support the needs of military and civilian healthcare facilities. CentralCare Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience
Founded in 1921, Straub Benioff Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region’s only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement. The Resource Team provides quality, comprehensive patient care in an assigned facility, covering for regular staff members that, for a variety of reasons, are unable to attend to their normal positions. The Resource Team provides clinical and nursing support and encompasses a broad skill set that enables members to float to various areas in Surgery in the clinics. Our flexible and dynamic members celebrate the job diversity that comes with working in different health care units, and are committed to delivering the highest quality care to patients and their families. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will help to provide our signature compassionate, high quality care to patients and their families. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting physicians in providing care to patients of all ages in accordance with standards of practice and training for a Licensed Practical Nurse. We are looking for someone with warm, sensitive patient care and communication skills and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people. Location: Straub Benioff Medical Center Work Schedule: Rotating - 8 Hours Work Type: Per Diem FTE: 0.475000 Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Exempt: No Req ID 33152 Pay Range: 32.82 - 34.55 USD per hour Category: Nursing Minimum Qualifications: Current Hawai’i Licensed Practical Nurse license. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card. Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year recent Licensed Practical Nurse experience in area of specialty or successful completion of area specific training program. Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)/International Classification of Diseases 9th edition (ICD-9) coding. Experience with online medical software systems. EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.
Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Clinical Nurse Manager or Designee POSITION SUMMARY: Provides nursing care to patients within scope of professional practice and license. Administers medications and treatments. Observes and reports any unusual happenings to Registered Nurse or Physician. Starting Job Rate $26.81/hour; after probation $29.79/hour. The posted wage is in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreement. JOB SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Certification/Licensure: Current State of Hawaii LPN licensure. Current BLS certification Annual completion of CPR and competencies requirements. Successful completion of the medication test within 3 weeks of the start of orientation. Education: Completion of a program for licensed practical nursing, or its equivalent. Skills/Experience: Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Familiarity with standard hospital procedures. Ability to safely and effectively manage patients’ mobility. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills/Experience: One (1) year acute, rehab and/or home health care experience as a LPN. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS USED Nursing supplies and equipment. Records and forms. Automated system for documentation and other related patient care activities.
