Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Hood, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

This Practical Nurse position is located in an outpatient clinic at Fort Hood, Texas. The nurse provides practical nursing care to patients with a variety of medical conditions, including recording vital signs, ordering laboratory tests, and tracking laboratory, radiology, and referral results through completion. The position administers prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring appropriate dosage, route, and timing; educates patients and families about prescribed treatments; documents medications administered and patient responses promptly and in accordance with facility policies; and collaborates with the healthcare team to support safe and effective medication management.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. The position may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent may need to lift up to 45 pounds and must meet required licensure, certification, medical screening, and background investigation conditions.

Requirements

• A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, or an application for such a license. Candidates appointed before licensure must obtain the required license during the probationary period.
• One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility. Qualifying duties include measuring vital signs, administering immunizations or medications by various routes, screening or updating medical records, and performing routine procedures.
• The experience requirement must be met through experience; education cannot substitute for it.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must complete required background investigation and periodic re-verification because the role involves recurring interaction with people under 18.
• Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required depending on the position.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 45 pounds may be required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

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 through completion.
• Administer prescribed medications, ensuring correct dosages, routes, and times.
• Educate patients and families about prescribed treatments and reinforce adherence to the medical plan.
• Promptly document medications administered and patient responses in compliance with facility policies.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support safe and effective management of patient medications.

What This Job Offers

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