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Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted 51 days ago
About the Role
About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Student Loan Repayment may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service
What You'll Do
- →Initiate and maintain medical histories on patients; record observations; maintain timely and accurate documentation; identify symptoms; and report significant findings to the supervising nurse or physician.
- →Perform direct nursing care to clinic patients via telemedicine, virtual, and face-to-face care to include triage, procedures, nurse-managed protocols, medication management, and nursing assessments.
- →Prepare and deliver oral, topical, and injectable forms of medication while monitoring for, and responding to, side effects or adverse reactions.
- →Prepare patients for procedures, such as wound care, catheterizations, and respiratory therapies; set up necessary equipment; maintain sterile environments; and monitor patient responses during and after procedures.
- →Take an active role in supporting the healthcare team during emergency situations by assisting with resuscitations, stabilizations, and other critical interventions.
- →Assist in counseling and educating patients to include, but not limited to diet, personal hygiene, acute or chronic illness, wellness/preventative health measures, normal development, immunizations, and demonstrating proper use of medical devices.
Personality Fit
Job ID: c78a2358-df39-42e8-a6ae-6f4519754858
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