Army Practical Nursing Specialist (68C)

United States Army Reserve; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Army Reserve is looking for a practical nursing specialist to provide emergency nursing care and assist in patient care. This role involves working under the supervision of a physician or nurse, and it includes changing and dressing wounds.

Candidates must be interested in joining the Army, aged 17-34, and able to meet specific physical requirements. Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in joining the Army.
• Aged between 17 to 34 years old.
• Must meet height/weight requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency nursing care.
• Assist in patient care.
• Change/dress wounds.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency care

Working on a medical team

Job description

The practical nursing specialist supervises or performs preventive, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under the supervision of a physician, nurse or NCO.

Job Duties

• Perform emergency nursing care.
• Assist in patient care.
• Change/dress wounds.

Training

• Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, TX.

Skills You’ll Learn

• Patient care.
• Working on a medical team.
• Emergency care.

Eligibility

• Must have an interest in joining the Army.
• 17 to 34 years old.
• Must be able to meet height/weight requirements (see calculator below).
• No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable).
• No history of a felony level offense or DUI.
• No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service (please feel free to ask specific questions).