Practical Nurse

<p>About the Position: This position is with the Department of Surgery, Department of Family Medicine, and Department of Obstetrics/gynecology) at Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Provides practical nursing care to patients with a variety of medical conditions.</p><p>Performing tasks such as recording vital signs, ordering labs, tracking patient’s laboratory, radiology orders and referral results to completion, and assisting in making future appointments.</p><p>Initiates and maintains medical histories on patients, records observations, and identifies symptoms for use by the clinician.</p><p>Medication administration and Observation. Administers prescribed medications with increased independence, ensuring proper patient dosages, routes, and times are followed.</p><p>Educates patients and families about prescribed treatments, reinforcing adherence to the medical plan, documents accurate administered medications, and patient responses promptly in compliance with facility policies.</p><p>Support for Medical Procedures and Emergency response.</p><p>Utilizes electronic health records and information technology as effective communication and management tools to facilitate the patient’s experience and coordination.</p><p>Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and adjust care plans based on patient progress and feedback.</p><p>Participates in team briefings and debriefings to foster a collaborative approach to patient care.</p><p>Assists in performing and managing medical procedures, physical examinations, and treatments.</p><p>Ensures administrative requirements related to patient’s visit are completed timely and accurately.</p><h3>Education</h3>Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.