Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Jackson, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This Practical Nurse position provides outpatient nursing care at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. The nurse cares for patients with a variety of medical conditions, records vital signs, orders laboratory tests, and tracks laboratory, radiology, and referral results through completion. The role administers prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring correct dosage, route, and timing; educates patients and families about prescribed treatments; and documents medications administered and patient responses in accordance with facility policies. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to support safe and effective medication management. The position may require shift work, on-call coverage, and work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent may be designated mission essential or inclement-weather essential and may need to report during emergencies or severe weather. The role requires wearing a uniform and/or protective clothing. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service.

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 licensure. Candidates appointed pending licensure must obtain the required license during the probationary period.
Have one year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility, including duties such as measuring vital signs, administering immunizations or medications, screening or updating patient medical records, and performing routine procedures.
Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Complete required background and security investigations, including periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with people under 18.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Complete pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
Complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
Be available for shift work and potentially on-call or irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Complete a one-year probationary period.
Meet the stated qualification requirements using experience alone; foreign education used toward qualifications must be evaluated as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Provide practical nursing care to outpatient clinic patients with a variety of medical conditions.
Record vital signs and order laboratory tests.
Track laboratory, radiology, and referral results through completion.
Administer prescribed medications, ensuring correct dosage, route, and timing.
Educate patients and families about prescribed treatments and reinforce adherence to the medical plan.
Promptly and accurately document medications administered and patient responses in accordance with facility policies.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to support safe and effective medication management.
Report to work during severe weather or emergency situations if designated essential.