Licensed Practical Nurse - GS-0620-05
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse will support military servicemembers, families, and retirees at a Primary Care Clinic at McDonald Army Health Center, Fort Eustis, Virginia. The announcement may be used to fill Practical/Vocational Nurse positions in obstetric/gynecologic, family, general, primary care, pediatric, occupational/community health, or dermatology specialties. Referral lists may be issued as openings arise, and candidates under consideration will be contacted by the hiring organization. The announcement may be used to fill permanent, temporary, or term positions. The role provides individualized nursing care to patients of all ages in accordance with the physician's medical plan, nursing assessment, and patients' physical, mental, and emotional needs. The nurse performs patient work-ups, supports examinations and diagnostic procedures, administers immunizations, provides patient and family education, and completes required medical records. The position requires professional judgment and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Work may involve rotating shifts or an irregular tour of duty, including weekends, nights, and holidays, depending on the assignment. Additional conditions may include a two-year trial or probationary period, a pre-placement physical examination, annual influenza vaccination or an approved exemption, immunization screening, and reporting for duty during severe weather if designated Inclement Weather Essential. A one-year supervisory probationary or trial period may apply if the announcement is used to fill a supervisory position.
Requirements
- Meet the qualification requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for required experience.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Complete a Childcare Background Check (CNACI).
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
- Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
- Possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association; advanced life support or other advanced certification does not replace BLS.
- Provide direct deposit information for pay.
- Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency to be considered.
- Degrees used to meet positive education requirements or substitute for experience must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Responsibilities
- Obtain information from patients or families to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reasons for seeking health care.
- Perform initial patient work-ups to assess patient care and/or treatment.
- Measure and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, pain level, height, weight, head circumference, and length; perform behavioral health screenings.
- Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based on the physician's medical plan, nursing assessment, and the patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Review immunization records, determine required immunizations and dosages, and administer immunizations orally or by intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular routes to patients of all ages.
- Teach patients and/or families self-care procedures and document the teaching provided.
- Complete required paper and electronic records for medical services in accordance with procedures and regulations.
- Exercise independent judgment and responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral, and disposition of patients in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Maintain professional practice and ethical standards.
- Participate in continuing medical education and quality assurance activities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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