Licensed Practical Nurse - GS-0620-05

DHA•Ft. Eustis, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing support to military servicemembers, families, and retirees at a Primary Care Clinic at McDonald Army Health Center, Fort Eustis, Virginia. Positions may be in specialties including obstetric/gynecologic, family, general, primary care, pediatric, occupational/community health, or dermatology. The announcement may be used to fill permanent, temporary, or term positions, and referral lists may be issued as vacancies arise. The nurse gathers patient and family information, performs initial workups and assessments, provides individualized nursing care based on the physician’s medical plan and the patient’s needs, and assists physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures. Duties also include immunization screening and administration, patient and family education, and completing medical records in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations. The position requires professional judgment and adherence to HIPAA standards, professional practice, and ethics. The nurse may participate in continuing medical education and quality assurance activities. Work may involve rotating shifts or irregular tours, including weekends, nights, and holidays, depending on assignment. Positions may be designated as inclement-weather essential. A pre-placement physical examination and immunization screening may be required. Direct patient-contact positions require Hepatitis B immunization, and other immunizations may be required based on the position.

Requirements

Meet the qualification requirements through experience alone; education may not be substituted 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.
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 this requirement.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Complete a pre-placement physical examination if required.
Make every attempt to report to work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather if designated inclement-weather essential.
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency; only degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education qualify for applicable education requirements or substitutions.

Responsibilities

Obtain information from patients and/or families to identify complaints, symptoms, or reasons for seeking health care.
Perform initial patient workups to assess care and treatment needs.
Take vital signs and measurements, 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 to patients of all age groups by oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular routes.
Teach patients and/or families self-care procedures and document the teaching.
Complete required paper and electronic records for medical services provided in accordance with specified 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.