Practical Nurse/ Vocational Nurse - Augusta, United States - Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

Description

Overview:

This position is located in the Ortho, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine & OB/GYN Departments at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.

Ft Gordon is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

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As a Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse you will:

• Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
• Take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference and length); perform a behavioral health screening.
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based upon the physician's medical plan, the nursing assessment and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient.
• Assist physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Screen and review immunization records to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups.
• Perform teaching to patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching.

US Citizenship required

Recruitment Bonus Authorized

Relocation maybe authorized

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.