Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Keesler AFB, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include providing practical nursing care to patients in the outpatient clinic with a variety of medical conditions. Responsibilities involve recording vital signs, ordering labs, tracking patient’s laboratory, radiology orders and referral results to completion, and assisting in making future appointments. The role also includes administering prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring proper patient dosages, routes, and times are followed. Educating patients and families about prescribed treatments and reinforcing adherence to the medical plan are key duties. Utilizing electronic health record and information technology as effective communication and management tools to facilitate the patient experience and coordination is expected. Preparing patients for procedures, such as wound care, catheterizations, and respiratory therapies, under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed medical practitioner, is also part of the role. Participating in team briefings and debriefings to foster a collaborative approach to patient care is required.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Annual physical examinations are required.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 35 pounds may be required.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
US Citizens
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's vital signs, administering immunizations or medications via various routes, screening or updating patient medical records and performing routine procedures.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a 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.

Nice To Haves

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Provide practical nursing care to patients in the outpatient clinic with a variety of medical conditions.
Record vital signs, order labs, track patient’s laboratory, radiology orders and referral results to completion, and assist in making future appointments.
Administer prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring proper patient dosages, routes, and times are followed.
Educate patients and families about prescribed treatments, reinforcing adherence to the medical plan.
Utilize electronic health record and information technology as effective communication and management tools to facilitate the patient experience and coordination.
Prepare patients for procedures, such as wound care, catheterizations, and respiratory therapies, under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed medical practitioner.
Participate in team briefings and debriefings to foster a collaborative approach to patient care.