Nurse (Education) - Tacoma, United States - Department Of Defense

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    This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

    About the Position: This position is located in the Department of Radiology at Madigan Army Medical Center in Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.



    Duties

    • Serve as the program manager and evaluator for the Vascular Access Device (VAD) Training/Education Program at Madigan Army Medical Center.
    • Develop educational materials and facilitate communication with patients, families, community groups, all levels of nursing students, and staff regarding subjects related to field of expertise.
    • Attend interdisciplinary/patient care conferences and staff meetings as needed.
    • Provide direct patient/family care based on Army regulatory and professional standards.
    • Evaluate, select, and recommend appropriate Vascular Access Devices to fit patients and their needs.
    • Insert Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) lines and midlines, perform difficult Peripheral IV insertions for inpatients, access and draw blood from Vascular Access Devices.