Job Description

This position is located at the 42nd Medical Group, Maxwell Air Force Base

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Special incentives include: Advance In-Hire may be authorized, Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Maxwell Air Force Base has a long and distinguished heritage from the earliest days of aviation in the United States. Since its establishment over a hundred years ago, the base has provided a significant and growing presence in central Alabama and greatly contributes to the United States' National Defense.

Responsibilities

As a Practical Nurse you will:

• 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.

Qualifications

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.