Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This Practical Nurse position is located in the OB/GYN department at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The nurse provides outpatient patient care, including routine nursing tasks, documentation, medication administration, patient and family education, and preparation for and performance of procedures and treatments. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.

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 emergencies. Temporary duty travel may be required up to 5%.

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 a license. Candidates appointed pending licensure must obtain the required license during the probationary period.
• Provide a copy of the license or certification with the application package, or the application will be rated ineligible.
• Have one year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility. The experience must provide practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, including obtaining patient health information, measuring vital signs with assessment tools, and performing routine medical procedures according to a care plan.
• Meet the experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Complete a background investigation and any required suitability or fitness determination; the role also has initial and periodic background re-verification requirements due to recurring interaction with children under 18.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, unless exempted for medical or religious reasons with documentation, and complete required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to demonstrate the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations because the position is Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Be available for temporary duty travel of up to 5%.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs, order laboratory tests, and track orders and referral results through completion for assigned patients.
• Document care accurately and promptly in electronic health record systems.
• Administer prescribed medications at the correct dosage, by the correct route, and at the correct time.
• Educate patients and families about prescribed treatments.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Perform procedures, physical examinations, and treatments according to the care plan.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed