Practical Nurse

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado is seeking a Practical Nurse (GS-04) for a Direct Hire. A current LPN license and at least one year of nursing experience are required. Licensure requirements may be applicable during probationary periods, with transcripts as needed.

The position may offer incentives such as relocation, and there may be potential for loan repayment or other recruitment benefits under federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in the U.S. (State/territory or DC).
• One year of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar setting with basic patient care duties.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients' vital signs and document findings.
• Administer injections as ordered by clinicians.
• Monitor patients and detect changes in condition.
• Update patient medical records in an automated system.
• Assist with routine procedures for assigned patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Patient care

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located 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.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement Practical Nurse:

Licensure: A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; OR must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Experience: One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as Obtaining patients vital signs; Administering injections of medication ordered by health care providers; monitoring, or detecting changes in patients; screening or updating patient medical records within an automated healthcare system; and assisting with routine procedures for assigned patients.

This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).