Outpatient Practical Nurse: Immunizations & Care

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Relocation incentive

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Defense Health Agency, within the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA, seeks a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse for outpatient care.

The role provides routine and specialized nursing services with growing independence in clinic settings. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, administering vaccines, preparing medications, reviewing immunization records, educating patients and families, and documenting findings in the health record.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• At least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all vital signs such as: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length; and perform behavioral health screenings.
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients based upon the physician’s medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient.
• Obtain intravenous (IV) access, and prepare medications and immunizations for administration.
• Review immunization records and unit Standard Operating Procedures to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and routes of administration.
• Administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups via established protocols.
• Educate patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching.
• Instruct patients and/or family regarding normal verses adverse reactions to immunizations and treatment for normal reactions of discomfort.
• Review laboratory results and bring abnormal results to attention of physician.
• Document patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

Defense Health Agency, within the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA, seeks a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse for outpatient care.

The role provides routine and specialized nursing services with growing independence in clinic settings. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, administering vaccines, preparing medications, reviewing immunization records, educating patients and families, and documenting findings in the health record.