Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Practical Nurse (Outpatient) GS-0620-05 position is located at Fillmore US Army Clinic in New Cumberland, PA. 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 include performing comprehensive patient care and monitoring, providing practical nursing care to patients in the outpatient clinic with a variety of medical conditions, administering prescribed medications, educating patients and families about prescribed treatments, and assisting in performing medical procedures, physical examinations, and treatments.

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 measuring patient vital signs, administering immunizations or medications, and screening or updating patient medical records.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• Urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
• Hepatitis B immunization.
• Mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination.
• Tuberculosis testing.
• Credentialing requirements and appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient care and monitoring.
• Provide practical nursing care to patients in the outpatient clinic with a variety of medical conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Educate patients and families about prescribed treatments.
• Assist in performing medical procedures, physical examinations, and treatments.

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