Practical Nurse GS-0620-05
About The Position
Seeking an Inpatient Practical Nurse located within the Directorate of Nursing, Pediatric Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. A Practical Nurse (Inpatient) Relocation and Recruitment Incentive may be awarded. The position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, near the city of Tacoma. Madigan AMC is one of only three designated Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command. The region offers attractions of larger metropolitan areas with a hometown feel, including museums, hotels, theaters, the Puget Sound, and Mount Rainier. The city offers excellent schools, universities, parks, festivals, and regional shopping centers.
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.
- One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, 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 duties such as assisting professional health care providers with minor medical procedures; providing individualized nursing care; and administering oral medication and immunizations within an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care to patients in the inpatient setting with a variety of medical conditions, performing tasks such as recording vital signs, monitoring patient conditions, and reporting significant findings to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Administers prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring proper patient dosages, routes, and times are followed.
- Assists in performing and managing medical procedures, such as wound care, catheterizations, and respiratory therapies, under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed medical practitioner.
- Provides patient and family education tailored to specific medical conditions, treatment plans, and recovery goals.
- Assists patients with mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needs to promote comfort and recovery.
- Assist the physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Paid-time off
- Medical benefits
- Student loan repayments
- Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
