Vocational Nurse

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Moody AFB, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the 23rd Medical Group at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The Vocational Nurse provides individualized nursing care to patients of all ages. The position includes gathering patient information, taking vital signs and conducting mental health screenings; administering oxygen, fluids, and medications; performing routine clinical procedures; educating patients and families about self-care; and collecting and reviewing laboratory specimens and results. 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.

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 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 nursing care, taking vital signs, administering immunizations and medications, ordering labs, preparing patients for procedures, and monitoring patient responses during and after perioperative care.
Experience must demonstrate practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Complete required immunization screening, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
Complete required tuberculosis testing.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Submit to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
The appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and completed background investigation; a Personnel Security Investigation is required.
Work may include shifts, irregular hours, on-call duty, evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.
Report to work during severe weather and during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Responsibilities

Obtain information from patients and/or family members to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reasons for seeking healthcare.
Take vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, head circumference, and length; perform mental health screenings.
Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages.
Administer oxygen, IV fluids, and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
Perform routine procedures, including EKGs, eye, throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and application of bandages.
Inform and educate patients and family members about self-care procedures.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, review results, and bring abnormal results to a physician’s attention.