Practical Nurse (Outpatient) GS 0620-05

DHA • Montgomery, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the 42nd Medical Group, Maxwell Air Force Base. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. Special incentives include Advance In-Hire authorization and crediting Non-Federal work experience for leave purposes. Maxwell Air Force Base has a long and distinguished heritage, providing a significant presence in central Alabama and contributing to the United States' National Defense.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• At least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all vital signs such as: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length; and perform behavioral health screenings.
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients based upon the physician’s medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient.
• Obtain intravenous (IV) access, and prepare medications and immunizations for administration.
• Review immunization records and unit Standard Operating Procedures to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration.
• Administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups via established protocols.
• Educate patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching.
• Instruct patients and/or family regarding normal verses adverse reactions to immunizations and treatment for normal reactions of discomfort.
• Review laboratory results and bring abnormal results to attention of physician.
• Document patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.

Benefits

• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Advance In-Hire may be authorized
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees