Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

<p>About the Position: This position is located at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, at Fort Hood, Texas. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Communicates with providers regarding determinations and situations, documents events appropriately.</p><p>Provides patient education as an integral part of the services offered.</p><p>Makes psychosocial assessment of patients to identify significant cultural practices, the ability to understand and cooperate, and expectations of care and coping mechanisms.</p><p>Accepts consults for the education of patients in the outpatient setting.</p><p>Coordinates patient referrals to support services provided through the internal and external community, or the TRICARE network.</p><p>Evaluates the effectiveness of educational activities.</p><p>Prepares and administers oral, subcutaneous, intra-muscular and intravenous medications.</p><h3>Education</h3>FOREIGN EDUCATION: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.