Practical Nurse - Tacoma, United States - Department Of Defense

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    Summary



    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: Position is located in the Department of Pediatrics, at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA.

    - Salary negotiation MAYbe available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

    - Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized.



    Duties

    • Document patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.
    • Coordinate and facilitate care coordination and communicate relevant information according to the medical plan of care and nursing assessment.
    • Take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference and length).
    • Perform routine procedures such as EKG, eye throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation and application of bandages.
    • Administer oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
    • Set up, operate, and monitor specialized equipment such as cardiac monitor and/or defibrillator.