Outpatient Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia, or an application for such a license; candidates appointed pending licensure must obtain the license 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, including practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures.
• Experience measuring vital signs; screening or updating patient records in an automated healthcare system; and assisting with routine patient procedures.
• Qualification must be based on experience; 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.
• Meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Meet immunization requirements, including Hepatitis B for direct patient contact and seasonal influenza vaccination unless an exemption applies; tuberculosis testing is also required.
• Submit to pre-employment and applicable random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet applicable background investigation and suitability or fitness requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Lift up to 50 pounds as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical nursing care to outpatient patients with a variety of medical conditions.
• Record vital signs, order laboratory tests, track laboratory and radiology orders and referral results, and make appointments.
• Initiate and maintain patient medical histories, record observations, and identify symptoms for clinician use.
• Administer prescribed medications, ensuring proper dosages, routes, and timing; monitor for and respond to side effects or adverse reactions.
• Prepare and deliver oral, topical, and injectable medications.
• Assist with performing and managing medical procedures, physical examinations, and treatments.
• Use electronic health records and information technology to support communication, patient experience, and care coordination.
• Provide patient and family education tailored to medical conditions, treatment plans, and recovery goals.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.