Practical Nurse

About the Position

This position is located within the Womack Army Medical Center, Labor and Delivery Department. Incumbent is responsible for the provision of diagnostic and treatment procedures to antepartum, delivering and postpartum patients. Incumbent will also participate in the initial assessment and treatment of the newborn as required by the specific assignment.

• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Advanced in hire may be authorized.

• Monitor patient's changing conditions throughout the course of hospitalization.
• Review patient's care plan for progress toward the achievement of discharge objectives.
• Provide instructions to patient and family for preoperative and post-operative procedures on cesarean section.
• Conduct routine nursing care tasks such as cleaning instruments, arranging supply cupboards and stocking supplies on a daily basis.
• Enter patient data into automated healthcare systems.
• Assess and take actions to alleviate problems reflected in subtle changes in the patient's condition such as contraction quality, fetal heart monitoring/qualities, dizziness or excessive bleeding.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the employee to maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse as a condition of employment.
• Work schedules may include Rotating Shifts, Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and other varying work schedules that may be unscheduled, intermittent, or on an on-call basis as required to meet the unit's mission.
• This position has been designated as essential during inclement weather conditions or other appropriate emergency conditions.
• Uniforms will be required.
• Required to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. This position requires a Pre-Appointment Physical.
• This position requires the employee to obtain Hepatitis B immunizations and Tuberculin testing unless exempt by physician. Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement. If selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal flu vaccinations.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Basic Life Saver certification.
• This position is designated as having regular and recurring contact with children under the age of 18 and is subject to requirements of DoDI 1402.05.