Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
About The Position
This Practical Nurse position is located at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The nurse initiates and maintains patient medical histories, conducts focused nursing assessments, and administers prescribed medications with increased independence while ensuring correct dosages, routes, and timing. The nurse educates patients and families about prescribed treatments and reinforces adherence to the medical plan. The role also assists with performing and managing medical procedures, physical examinations, and treatments, and monitors patients during and after procedures so complications can be addressed promptly. The position requires a current practical or vocational nursing license, or an application for licensure, and one year of qualifying nursing experience. It is designated Mission Essential, so the incumbent must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies. The role may require lifting up to 45 pounds and requires a pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, and current Basic Life Support certification.
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 a license. Non-licensed candidates who have completed training may be appointed subject to obtaining a 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, including practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, measuring patient signs, administering immunizations or medications by various routes, and updating medical records.
- Experience must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, and ability to maintain it. Advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
- Ability to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
- Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
- Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
- Ability to complete required personnel security investigation and suitability or fitness determination.
- Ability to complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required depending on the position.
- Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
- U.S. citizenship and proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Successful completion of a one-year probationary period, including written certification that continued employment advances the public interest.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and maintain medical histories on patients.
- Conduct focused nursing assessments.
- Administer prescribed medications, ensuring correct dosages, routes, and times.
- Educate patients and families about prescribed treatments and reinforce adherence to the medical plan.
- Assist in performing and managing medical procedures, physical examinations, and treatments.
- Monitor patient responses during and after procedures and ensure complications are addressed promptly.
- Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
