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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Cardiology

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About the Organization ACI Federal is a government contractor based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ACI has employees nationwide specializing in healthcare, information technology and national security.

ACI currently provides staff to state and Federal government agencies in classified and non-classified positions and health care staffing.

Description

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses in Cardiology

Located in San Antonio, Texas

Are you a passionate and skilled Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) looking for an opportunity to elevate your career? Look no further – our Cardiology team is seeking dynamic individuals to join our ranks and make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications:

-Degree/Education: Certificate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university, or vocational nursing program approved by the state agency. Graduates must have an unrestricted LVN/PN license.

-Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Cardiology LVNs require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Experience:

-One year of practical or vocational nursing experience in a critical care unit, Emergency Room, or Step-down Cardiology unit, or a combination of these units within the last 3 years.

Job Responsibilities:

-Initiate, Perform, and Complete Care: Provide comprehensive care to variable patient populations, ensuring their well-being and satisfaction.

-Patient-Centered Care: Complete assigned patient care based on patients' conditions, utilizing judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments.

-Observation and Response: Observe, identify, and respond to patients' needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education.

-Medication Administration: Prepare and administer prescribed medications using various routes, adhering to established policies and procedures.

-Emergency Response: Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance from RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.

Work shifts between 0600 – 1830, Monday through Friday.

Scheduled shifts at the discretion of the squadron commander (and may be further delegated as necessary).

Normal work schedules include 9-hour shifts, with a 1-hour non-paid lunch each day.

Not to exceed 40 hours per week or 80 hours per two weeks.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Licensed Vocational Nurse

Position Requirements

• One year of experience in practical or vocational nursing in a critical care unit, Emergency Room or Step-down Cardiology unit, or a combination of these units within the last 3

• ACLS/BLS

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This position is currently accepting applications.