Licensed Vocational Nurse

Company Description

International Health and Medical Serivces delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Serivces, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: https://www.ihmsusa.us/

Job Description

This project is in the proposal stage; we’re awaiting to be awarded the contract.

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, including performing assessments, administering medications, and managing chronic and acute health conditions. This role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of effective medical services while maintaining adherence to safety, security, and regulatory standards within the facility. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including but not limited to: 
  • Implements nursing interventions to assist provider 
  • Consistently and correctly prioritizes patient care activities 
  • Identifies significant changes in the patient's condition and reports to the provider and/or RN Care Coordinator or charge nurse 
• Implements nursing interventions based on scientific principles. 
• Performance of complex therapeutic procedures requires regular observation and guidance from the RN Care Coordinator or charge nurse. 
• Reports and records assigned nursing care including: 
  • Vital signs including pain as a 5th vital sign 
  • Dressing Change, simple and complex 
  • Oxygen administration 
  • Intake and output 
  • Pulmonary hygiene and drainage 
  • Administration of medications 
  • Administration of delegated procedures and treatments 
  • Collection of specimens 
  • Nutritional support via tube feeding, gastrotomy feeding 
  • Colostomy care 
  • Allergy screen 
  • EKG 
  • Clinical reminders with appropriated consults and alerts as indicated 
  • Assists with minor procedures, including obtaining and arranging necessary equipment, positioning patient, ensuring comfort and privacy. 
  • Urinary catheterization and bladder instillations 
  • Tracheal suctioning 
  • Phlebotomy 
  • Administration of premixed IV piggybacks 
• Recognizes acute patient's distress and initiates correct emergency interventions. 
• Performance of patient screening and preventive therapy as prescribed by Clinical Practice Guidelines and through the use of Clinical Reminders. 
• Maintains equipment and therapeutic environment to prevent injury to self or others. 
• Demonstrates compliance with all policies regarding infection control practices pertaining cleaning and processing of Reusable Medical Equipment. 
• Performs effectively all processes associated with preparation of Reusable Medical Equipment per Standard Operating Procedures for MEDVAMC specific to each device according to manufacturer's recommendations and requirements. 
• Demonstrates knowledgeable and understanding by adhering to Infection Control guidelines. 
• Observes and follows all established practices and complies with the Medical Center and VA policies on Safety, Employee Health Services, Worker's Compensation related to on-the-job injuries, and Personal Protective clothing/equipment. 
• Correctly Administers medications according to VAMC policy and Therapeutic Methods. 
• Based on the patient's goals, provides patient and family health education. 
• Personal growth should be achieved by practicing Caritas Process 1 loving-kindness toward self and oth