Practical Nurse (Family Medicine)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Practical Nurse position is located at the 88th Medical Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The nurse provides individualized care to patients of all ages according to the physician’s medical care plan, nursing assessment, and patients’ physical, mental, and emotional needs. The position gathers patient histories, coordinates care, performs routine clinical procedures and immunizations, and teaches patients and families about self-care. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, and student loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Appointment may depend on a suitability or fitness determination and a background investigation. Because the role involves recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18, it has initial background investigation and periodic reverification requirements. The selectee must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption, undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, and complete a pre-placement medical examination. Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact. The incumbent must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, meet tuberculosis testing or record requirements, and fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the licensure and experience requirements. A current practical or vocational nurse license is required, though a candidate who has applied for licensure may be appointed pending licensure during the probationary period. One year of qualifying nursing experience is required; education cannot substitute for this experience. The position requires a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit is required. The employee may be required to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. PCS costs are not authorized. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

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 it during the probationary period.
One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility, providing practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures. Qualifying duties include measuring vital signs, administering immunizations or medications via various routes, and screening or updating patient medical records.
Experience must meet the qualification requirement; education cannot be substituted for experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Must meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, and tuberculosis testing and/or record requirements.
Must fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Must complete required background investigation and periodic reverification, pre-employment screening, random drug testing, and pre-placement medical examination.
Must consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds as required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

Gather comprehensive patient histories from patients or family members to identify complaints, symptoms, or reasons for seeking care.
Coordinate and facilitate patient care, communicate relevant updates in accordance with the medical plan of care and nursing assessment, and accurately document actions in the health record.
Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based on the physician’s medical care plan, nursing assessment, and patients’ physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Conduct routine procedures, including inhalation treatments, fingerstick glucose and urine dipstick testing, visual acuity assessment, phlebotomy, and dressing changes.
Screen and review immunization records, select required immunizations and correct dosages, and administer immunizations by oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes to all age groups.
Teach patients and/or family members self-care procedures and document the teaching.