Practical Nurse

About the Position

Positions are located at multiple clinics inside Desmond T Doss Health Clinic, at Schofield Barracks, HI.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
• Perform direct patient care and care coordination activities such as referral management, order reconciliation, and activity tracking.
• Take all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length); perform behavioral health screenings.
• Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages.
• Assist the physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.
• Perform inhalation treatments, fingerstick glucose, urine dipsticks, visual acuity, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and surgical instrument cleaning and packaging after use.
• Perform routine procedures, such as EKGs, eye, throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and application of bandages.

• One year probationary period may be required.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position may have specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties may require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
• Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of 30 pounds may be required.
• This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.