Practical Nurse (Operating Room)
About The Position
This Practical Nurse position is located with General Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The nurse provides perioperative and patient-care support, including assisting with surgical procedures and diagnostic examinations, monitoring patients, and supporting safe recovery. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The role is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. The role also includes pre-employment screening, random drug testing, medical examination, and immunization requirements. Candidates must meet professional credential requirements and maintain current Basic Life Support certification.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be currently licensed to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia, or have applied for a license. Candidates appointed before licensure must obtain the required license during the probationary period.
- At least 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.
- Qualifying experience must include duties such as setting up or operating specialized operating room equipment, monitoring patient vital signs during perioperative phases, and assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
- Experience alone must meet the qualification requirement; education cannot be substituted for experience.
- Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification does not replace BLS.
- Must fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
- Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
- Must complete required pre-employment screening and consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
- Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions involving direct patient contact.
- Must report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- A one-year probationary period is required.
Responsibilities
- Instruct patients on postoperative procedures to support safe recovery.
- Update patient care plans to maintain recognized clinical standards.
- Perform advanced clinical treatments according to medical prescriptions.
- Monitor medication reactions to prevent adverse health outcomes.
- Instruct patients and family members on prescribed medications and medication contraindications.
- Assist doctors with diagnostic examinations to support clinical assessment.
- Set up or operate specialized operating room equipment.
- Monitor patient vital signs during perioperative phases.
- Assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
Benefits
- A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
