Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
About The Position
Work is performed in a hospital-based ambulatory Family Medicine Clinic serving patients from newborn through geriatric age. The outpatient clinic may involve exposure to contagious and infectious diseases. This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions. The position is designated both Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to make every attempt to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. The incumbent must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Requirements
- Hold a current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, or have applied for such a license. Candidates appointed pending licensure must obtain the required license during the probationary period.
- Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service, including obtaining patient vital signs, administering medications, and entering patient-related data into electronic medical records.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to demonstrate the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
- Meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact and mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.
- Complete required Tuberculosis testing.
- Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
- Be able to lift up to 35 pounds, as required.
- Meet suitability or fitness requirements based on a completed background investigation, including initial investigation and periodic re-verification because the role involves recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
- U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.
- Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
Nice To Haves
- Recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Obtain information from patients and/or family members to identify major complaints, symptoms, or the reason for seeking health care.
- Take vital signs and measurements, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, pain level, height, weight, head circumference, and length.
- Assist the credentialed provider with examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Set up and maintain a sterile field.
- Report changes in patient behavior.
- Enter patient-related data into computer systems, including electronic medical records.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
