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Practical Nurse - Quantico, United States - US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Verified Company

Quantico, United States

1 month ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Obtains information from patients to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care, and to identify other contacts at risk for communicable disease.
Takes vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, pain level, height, and weight) and performs behavioral health screening as required.
Obtains and documents patients' chief complaints, detailed medical and social histories, exposures, vaccination history, and other pertinent information in the electronic health record.
Conducts extensive record reviews. Coordinates and facilitates followup care, communicates relevant information according to the medical plan of care and nursing assessment, and documents accordingly in the health record.
Observes patients for adverse reactions, recognize the reaction and independently initiates appropriate emergency response as indicated. Review and responds to messages in the Automated Health Reporting Systems.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
A preplacement medical examination is required.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill nonprivileged professional credential requirements.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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Basic Requirement for Practical Nurse:

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position at each grade, you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:

Specialized Experience required for the GS-06: One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing duties such as measuring patient's vital signs, administering immunizations or medications via various routes and screening or updating patient medical records or performing routine procedures. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service (GS-05).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information:

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.