Matrix Providers is hiring a Licensed Practical/Vocation Nurse Primary Care Immunizations to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in at Kittery, Maine.

Employment Status: Full Time Schedule: Licensed Practical or Vocational Nursing services are required Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0630-1700 except for periods of vendor approved absences. HCW shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9 hour period, to include an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute meal break, respectively. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two (2) week period. Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook) 401(k) Plan

The Licensed Practical/Vocation Nurse Primary Care Immunizations must have and meet the following:

Degree: Certificate. Education: Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or another acceptable accreditation body outlined in the TO. Certification: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course. Experience: Possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the last three (3) years. Possess a minimum of one (1) year (two (2) years preferred) of experience in primary care or pediatric immunizations within the last three (3) years. Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a practical or vocational nurse.

Licensed Practical/Vocation Nurse Primary Care Immunizations Core Job Duties:

Initiate, perform and complete assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Complete assigned patient care based on the patients’ conditions, use judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures. Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed. Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient’s condition before, during, and following the procedure. Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedures, skills, and standards of practice. Integrate healthy work environment principles that result in improved patient healthcare delivery, education of patients and their families and employee satisfaction.

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