Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

About the Position: Work is performed in a hospital-based ambulatory Family Medicine Clinic with and enrolled population of newborn - geriatric patients. This is an outpatient clinic where exposure to contagious and infectious disease are possible. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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).

Assist the Credentialed Provider with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.

Set up and maintain a sterile field

Report changes in patient behavior.

Enter data related to the record of patients in computer systems; i.e., electronic medical records.