U.S. Department of Defense
About the Position
Serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Department of Surgery at an Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) within WOMACK Fort Bragg, NC.
Retention Incentive: MAY Relocation Bonus: MAY Student Loan Repayment: MAY Advanced In-Hire: MAY
Duties
Documents patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record. Participates in promoting patient compliance with health activities.
Obtains information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
Takes all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length); performs a behavioral health screening.
Provides 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.
Obtains intravenous (IV) access when indicated. Prepares medications and immunizations for administration. Administers oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
Screens and reviews immunization records and unit Standard Operating Procedures to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration.
Administers oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups via established protocols. Maintains accountability for actions and control of vaccines.
Performs teaching to patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching. Instructs parents/guardians regarding normal verses adverse reactions to immunizations and treatment for normal reactions of discomfort.
Reviews laboratory results and brings abnormal results to attention of physician.
Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 5% of the time to various locations. This may require travel on military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Required to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Practical (Vocational) licensure with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Participate in continuing education programs to update and/or maintain skills and knowledge to meet annual requirements for the state of licensure.
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Retention Incentive: MAY Relocation Bonus: MAY Student Loan Repayment: MAY Advanced In-Hire: MAY
Duties
Documents patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record. Participates in promoting patient compliance with health activities.
Obtains information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
Takes all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length); performs a behavioral health screening.
Provides 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.
Obtains intravenous (IV) access when indicated. Prepares medications and immunizations for administration. Administers oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
Screens and reviews immunization records and unit Standard Operating Procedures to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration.
Administers oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups via established protocols. Maintains accountability for actions and control of vaccines.
Performs teaching to patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching. Instructs parents/guardians regarding normal verses adverse reactions to immunizations and treatment for normal reactions of discomfort.
Reviews laboratory results and brings abnormal results to attention of physician.
Requirements
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 5% of the time to various locations. This may require travel on military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Required to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Practical (Vocational) licensure with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Participate in continuing education programs to update and/or maintain skills and knowledge to meet annual requirements for the state of licensure.
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