Practical Nurse (Outpatient) GS 0620-05

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

This position is located at the 42nd Medical Group, Maxwell Air Force Base
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Special incentives include: Advance In-Hire may be authorized, Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
Maxwell Air Force Base has a long and distinguished heritage from the earliest days of aviation in the United States. Since its establishment over a hundred years ago, the base has provided a significant and growing presence in central Alabama and greatly contributes to the United States' National Defense.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• At least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all vital signs such as: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length; and perform behavioral health screenings.
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients based upon the physician’s medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient.
• Obtain intravenous (IV) access, and prepare medications and immunizations for administration.
• Review immunization records and unit Standard Operating Procedures to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration.
• Administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups via established protocols.
• Educate patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching.
• Instruct patients and/or family regarding normal verses adverse reactions to immunizations and treatment for normal reactions of discomfort.
• Review laboratory results and bring abnormal results to attention of physician.
• Document patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees