Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Camp Pendleton, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Practical Nurse works in the Primary Care Family Health Clinic at Camp Pendleton, California. The nurse provides individualized care based on the physician’s medical care plan, nursing assessment, and each patient’s physical, mental, and emotional needs. The role includes assisting physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures, preparing medications and immunizations, performing routine clinical procedures, responding to adverse signs and symptoms, and operating specialized equipment.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service who have superior qualifications. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. The position may be designated mission essential, requiring the incumbent to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergency situations to support mission operations. Multiple vacancies may be filled, and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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 a license. Candidates appointed pending licensure must obtain the required 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. The experience must provide practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, and include duties such as assisting professional health care providers with minor medical procedures, providing individualized nursing care, and administering oral medication and immunizations in an outpatient setting.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, subject to applicable exemptions.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination and required background investigation/personnel security investigation; appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing; consent to random drug urinalysis testing if required.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Meet any applicable one-year trial or probationary period requirement.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care based on the physician’s medical care plan, nursing assessment, and patients’ physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Assist physicians with examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare medications and immunizations for administration.
• Perform routine procedures, including eye, throat, nasal, and wound cultures; dressing changes; ear irrigation; and application of bandages.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms, call for assistance, and perform CPR immediately when warranted.
• Set up, operate, and monitor specialized equipment.

What This Job Offers

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