Practical Nurse GS-0620-05

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Bethesda, MD

2d • $54,519 - $64,959 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, MD. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), formerly known as the National Naval Medical Center and colloquially referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed, or Navy Med, is a United States military medical center located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the nation and has provided medical care for several U.S. presidents since its opening in 1940. In 2011, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), named after yellow fever researcher Walter Reed, was combined with the National Naval Medical Center to form the tri-service Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• 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.
• One year of nursing experience in a hospital, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as measuring vital signs to assess, monitor, or detect changes in patients; screening or updating patient medical records within an automated healthcare system; and assisting with routine procedures for assigned patients.
• Must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Responsibilities

• Provides practical nursing care to patients with a variety of medical conditions.
• Performing tasks such as recording vital signs, ordering labs, tracking patient’s laboratory, radiology orders and referral results to completion, and assisting in making future appointments.
• Initiates and maintains medical histories on patients, records observations, and identifies symptoms for use by the clinician.
• Administers prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring proper patient dosages, routes, and times are followed.
• Educates patients and families about prescribed treatments, reinforcing adherence to the medical plan. Documents accurate administered medications and patient responses promptly in compliance with facility policies.
• Support for Medical Procedures and Emergency Response.
• Utilizes electronic health record and information technology as effective communication and management tools to facilitate the patient experience and coordination.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and adjust care plans based on patient progress and feedback.
• Participates in team briefings and debriefings to foster a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Assists in performing and managing medical procedures, physical examinations, and treatments.
• Ensures administrative requirements related to patient’s visit are completed timely and correctly.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

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