Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Altus AFB, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Altus Medical Treatment Facility at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients in an outpatient clinic with a variety of medical conditions. Duties include recording vital signs; ordering laboratory tests; tracking laboratory and radiology orders and referral results through completion; administering prescribed medications; educating patients and families about treatments; documenting medications administered and patient responses; and collaborating with the healthcare team to support safe medication management. Non-federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Requirements

Hold a current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, or have applied for one. Candidates appointed before licensure must obtain the license during the probationary period.
Have one year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient-care facility, including practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures.
Qualifying experience must include direct patient care and duties such as assisting with diagnostic exams, taking vital signs, administering immunizations, or other outpatient-care duties. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Satisfy suitability or fitness requirements, including a background investigation and Personnel Security Investigation.
Complete pre-employment screening and participate in random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
Complete a pre-placement medical examination and required annual physical examinations thereafter; tuberculin (TB) testing is also required.
Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Be able to work irregular hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, varying schedules, and on-call work.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Wear a uniform and/or protective clothing and report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies; the position is designated Mission Essential.

Responsibilities

Provide practical nursing care to outpatient clinic patients with a variety of medical conditions.
Record patients’ vital signs.
Order laboratory tests and track laboratory, radiology, and referral results to completion.
Administer prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring the correct dosages, routes, and times.
Educate patients and families about prescribed treatments and reinforce adherence to the medical plan.
Promptly document administered medications and patient responses in compliance with facility policies.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to support safe and effective medication management.