Practical Nurse

Department of Defense • Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

41d • Onsite

About The Position

About the Position: This position is located at 325th MDG Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Summary About the Position: This position is located at 325th MDG Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• 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 and annually thereafter.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is 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. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Licensure: 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. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained.
• Experience: One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility performing such duties as measuring patient's vital signs; administering immunizations or medications via various routes; and performing or assisting in routine medical procedures. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in the performance of a number of specialized medical and minor surgical procedures.
• Insert and drain in-dwelling catheters, remove sutures, change dressings, irrigate wounds, and perform venipunctures.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Initiate intravenous fluids.
• Conduct patient and family teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees