Practical Nurse (Operating Room)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Belvoir, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Practical Nurse (Operating Room) provides support to the A. T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Fort Belvoir VA, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties Incumbent performs a variety of nursing procedures, in both in-patient and out-patient services. Responsible for providing post-anesthesia recovery for patients following scheduled and emergent surgery; requiring close observation, cardio-respiratory monitoring, and ongoing evaluation. Perform treatment procedures that includes administration of oral, intramuscular, topical, inhaled, and rectal, and intravenous medications; initiating IV access and monitoring IV fluid/medication administration, sterile dressing changes. Document all pertinent data regarding physical and emotional status of patients. Perform a wide range of diagnostic support duties (vital signs, intake and output, obtaining laboratory specimens, monitor cardiac telemetry, perform basic cardiac life support (BLS). Assess patient's changing condition and updates patient care plans. Enter patient information into electronic medical record (EMR). Provide instruction/teaching to patient and family members on post-operative procedures.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; OR must have applied for a license to practice.
• One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as: Setting up or operating operating room equipment; Monitoring patient vital signs during perioperative phases; Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
• US Citizens
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements.
• Tuberculosis testing.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbent may be required to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provides post-anesthesia recovery for patients following scheduled and emergent surgery; requiring close observation, cardio-respiratory monitoring, and ongoing evaluation.
• Administers oral, intramuscular, topical, inhaled, and rectal, and intravenous medications.
• Initiates IV access and monitors IV fluid/medication administration.
• Performs sterile dressing changes.
• Documents all pertinent data regarding physical and emotional status of patients.
• Performs diagnostic support duties including vital signs, intake and output, obtaining laboratory specimens, monitoring cardiac telemetry, and performing basic cardiac life support (BLS).
• Assesses patient's changing condition and updates patient care plans.
• Enters patient information into electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provides instruction/teaching to patient and family members on post-operative procedures.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed