Practical Nurse
$48,442 - $63,232/Yr
Dha Group - Joint Base Andrews, MD
posted about 1 month ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Joint Base Andrews, MD
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Practical Nurse position at Andrews AFB involves providing nursing care and assisting in specialized medical and minor surgical procedures. The role requires the nurse to prepare procedure rooms, review patient medical histories, and participate in nursing assessments. This full-time position includes rotating shifts and may require working weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Perform or assist in specialized medical and minor surgical procedures.
- Prepare the procedure room and medical equipment for procedures.
- Receive patients and review their medical history.
- Use the nursing process to participate in nursing assessments.
- Prepare and position patients for procedures.
Requirements
- Current Practical (Vocational) licensure with no limitations in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accredited organization.
- Experience measuring patient's vital signs and updating medical records.
- Ability to lift and position patients as required.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced Life Support certification or other advanced nursing certifications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
- Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.
