Practical Nurse (Outpatient) GS-0620-05
About The Position
This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX. William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) has provided care for Military Personnel and their eligible Family Members since 1921. WBAMC is one of two trauma centers in El Paso County and consists of twelve stories that cover more than a half-million square feet of floor space. WBAMC provides trauma care to the surrounding community and a full range of medical care to Fort Bliss, which supports over 19,000 troops and will grow to over 37,000 as it undergoes the largest post expansion in the Army. William Beaumont offers an array of programs in many medical disciplines and has close partnerships with higher learning institutions. The Medical Center is easily accessible and offers ample free parking, an exchange, dining facility, barber shop, cleaners, flower shop, chapel, credit union, gym, and more. The staff members of William Beaumont are closely-knit and consider each other as a unified team with the goal of providing excellent patient care. Caring for our Soldiers and their Families is an excellent way of showing our support. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility performing duties such as measuring patient's vital signs, administering immunizations or medications via various routes, screening or updating patient medical records and performing routine procedures.
- US Citizens
Responsibilities
- Provide practical nursing care to patients in the outpatient clinic with a variety of medical conditions.
- Record vital signs, order labs, track patient’s laboratory, radiology orders and referral results to completion, and assist in making future appointments.
- Administer prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring proper patient dosages, routes, and times are followed.
- Educate patients and families about prescribed treatments, reinforcing adherence to the medical plan.
- Utilize electronic health record and information technology as effective communication and management tools to facilitate the patient experience and coordination.
- Prepare patients for procedures, such as wound care, catheterizations, and respiratory therapies, under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed medical practitioner.
- Participate in team briefings and debriefings to foster a collaborative approach to patient care.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
