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Licensed Practical Nurse at Pain Management

AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC

Nellis AFB, NV

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Air Force, Allergies, Background Investigation, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Injections, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Military, Military/DoD Standards, Multitasking, National League for Nursing (NLN), Neurology, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Pain Management, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Plan Meetings, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Treatment Plan, Vaccination, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Nellis AFB, NV
POSTED
23 days ago
Benefits:
  • Flexible schedule
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Overview
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse – Pain Management to provide outpatient clinical nursing support within the Pain Management Clinic at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The LPN will assist physicians, registered nurses, and healthcare staff in caring for patients receiving treatment for chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, nerve pain, and pain-related procedures. Duties include patient intake, medication administration, procedure support, patient education, monitoring, documentation, and coordination of care while ensuring compliance with DHA and military healthcare standards.

General Duties
• Perform duties within the scope authorized by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Follow all PWS, DHA, HIPAA, infection control, and patient safety requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, readiness activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

Specific Duties
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms prior to patient appointments.
• Obtain and document patient histories, medications, allergies, chief complaints, and vital signs.
• Assist providers during outpatient pain management procedures and examinations.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and clinic protocols.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition and report findings appropriately.
• Assist with injections, post-procedure monitoring, and patient flow management.
• Educate patients regarding medications, treatment plans, chronic pain management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Coordinate referrals, appointments, and continuity of care activities.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and operational treatment and procedure areas.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to support patient care delivery.

Qualifications
Degree
Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing program.
Education
Completion of a practical nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or an equivalent approved educational program.

Certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of outpatient clinic, procedural clinic, or direct patient care experience preferred.
• Experience supporting pain management, orthopedics, neurology, or specialty procedural clinics is highly desirable.

Licensure
Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

Skills and Abilities
• Strong outpatient clinical support skills
• Ability to assist with specialty procedures and patient monitoring
• Excellent patient communication and education skills
• Knowledge of chronic pain management workflows
• Strong documentation and electronic medical record skills
• Ability to recognize and report adverse patient conditions
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Familiarity with military healthcare systems and TRICARE is preferred

Schedule
• Monday through Friday
• Standard clinic hours: 0730 – 1630
• Flexible scheduling may be coordinated with clinic leadership
• Maximum 40 hours per week
• No on-call requirement

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to assist patients during procedures and clinic visits
• Ability to lift and move clinical supplies and equipment
• Manual dexterity sufficient for clinical nursing duties

Work Environment
This position is performed in a military outpatient Pain Management clinic environment within Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center. The work setting includes direct patient interaction, specialty procedures, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic medical documentation.

Immunization Requirement
Must comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, tuberculosis screening, and required immunizations.

Security Requirement
Must successfully complete all background investigations, credentialing requirements, and installation access procedures required for work on Nellis Air Force Base.

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