Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WINN Medical Hospital at Fort Stewart, GA seeks an outpatient practical nurse. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, administering vaccines or medications, and updating patient records. The role requires an active practical nurse license in the U.S. or eligibility to obtain one. US Citizens may apply.

The position focuses on direct patient care in an outpatient setting, with duties spanning patient education and record documentation as part of a supervised clinical team.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical facility.
• Current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in the United States (or must have applied).
• Substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this position.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and provide direct patient care.
• Administer immunizations or medications as required.
• Screen and update patient medical records and document care.
• Educate patients and staff on nursing procedures and care plans.

Skills

Nursing experience

Vital signs

Immunizations

Medical records

Patient education

Job description

About the Position:

These positions are located at WINN Medical Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 for Practical Nurse (Outpatient):

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.

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 providing direct patient care, taking vitals signs, administering immunizations or medications, screening and/or updating patient medical records, and educating patients or staff. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

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.