Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Belvoir, VA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority position is a Practical Nurse role in the Pediatric Clinic within the Directorate of Medical Services at Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. The position is designated both Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergency situations to support mission operations.

The Practical Nurse provides outpatient patient care, including intake and screening, accurate documentation and document uploads in the electronic health record, medication administration, responding to messages, and patient education. The nurse prepares patients for procedures, provides pre- and post-procedure care, sets up equipment, and assists providers with procedures such as shave, punch, and excision biopsies; ED-C; and Mohs Micrographic surgery. The nurse also performs nurse-led procedures, assists with laser treatments, and follows infection-control protocols.

The position requires an active practical or vocational nursing license, or an application for licensure, and one year of qualifying nursing experience. The incumbent must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification and meet credentialing and clinical-privilege requirements. A pre-employment physical examination and annual examination, immunization screening, tuberculosis testing, and drug screening are also required. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

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 while awaiting 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 practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures.
• Qualifying experience must include duties such as obtaining vital signs, independently assessing patient needs and developing a plan of care, administering intravenous fluids and medications, entering patient-related data into electronic medical records, and adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Meet the experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Complete immunization screening; hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and seasonal influenza vaccination is required unless an approved medical or religious exemption is documented. Other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Complete tuberculosis testing.
• Submit to urinalysis for illegal drug screening before appointment.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds, if required.
• Be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergency conditions as required.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient intake and screening.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record and upload documents into it.
• Administer medications.
• Answer messages within the messaging pool.
• Provide patient education.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure patient care.
• Prepare patients for procedures and set up necessary equipment.
• Assist providers with shave, punch, and excision biopsies; ED-C; and Mohs Micrographic surgery.
• Perform nurse-led procedures, including narrow band UVB therapy, PDT, wound checks, dressing changes, and suture removals.
• Assist providers with laser treatments.
• Ensure compliance with infection-control protocols.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergency situations as required for mission operations.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type, including whether employment is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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