Practical Nurse - Fort Detrick, United States - Department Of Defense

    Department Of Defense
    Department Of Defense Fort Detrick, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    About the Position: This position is located at Barquist Army Health Clinic in Fort Detrick in Frederick County, MD.

    This is a Direct Hire Solicitation



    Duties

    • Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
    • Take all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length); performs a behavioral health screening.
    • Document patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.
    • Participate in promoting patient compliance with health activities in accordance with RESPECT-Mil.