Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse

FAR Government, Inc. (FARGOV) headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, economically disadvantaged woman-owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, and management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services. We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve and protect the American people.- Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse- Job Types: Full-time,- Contract Location: 86th MEDICAL GROUP, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany- Schedule: 40 h/ week
- SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

- The employee(s) shall serve as MSME technician(s) to provide comprehensive SHPEs to service members including Reserve Component service members, who are scheduled to be separated from active duty. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as a Vocational or Practical Nurse performing patient care and nursing administrative duties for outpatients in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.- Ensure compliance of conduct with all clinical-service portions of the SHPE program In Accordance With (IAW) Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 14-006 and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 48-123.- Monitor, prepare patient, perform and record age-appropriate physiological measurements, diagnostic testing, treatments, procedures, and observed effects in the patient medical records in electronic format as well as hard copy IAW AFI 48-123 and AFI 41-210. This includes, but is not limited to completing vital signs, para-professional exams, and placing referrals.- Provide and record individualized patient teaching on preventative healthcare and health maintenance IAW most current evidence-based practice.-
- Adhere to infection control procedures IAW AFI 44-108.- Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits IAW MDGI 91-201.- Participate in training and continuing education programs for new procedures, techniques, and equipment on site during duty hours. Training is identified by the Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA), local education training office, and state of licensing requirements for continued education.- Establish and maintain appropriate, professional, interpersonal relationships with co-workers, families, peers, and other team members.- Plan, organize, and implement medical standards activities in compliance with Chief of Aerospace Medicine requests.- Attend and participate in daily, weekly and monthly meetings including but not limited to: professional staff conferences, quality improvement meetings, staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, flight meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations, Military Treatment Facility (MTF) guidance, or by the flight Commander or his/her designated representative.- EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

- Contractor employee(s) shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Must have successfully completed all education and training requirements leading to and graduated from an accredited national, state, or military equivalent school for Vocational Nursing.- Must have and maintain throughout the course of the contract, a current, active, valid, unrestricted license (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from a US jurisdiction. The license must be recognized and accepted by the State of practice in accordance with governing regulations.- Have knowledge of preventive health schedules, procedures, processes, and education methods IAW most current evidence-based practice.- Have knowledge of disease management and population health principles.- Have knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. Have knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient conditions including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.- Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated medical records.- Have at least 24 months of experience within the last 48 months in a primary care clinic setting