Job Information
Defense Health Agency Practical Nurse/ Vocational Nurse in Fort Eisenhower, Georgia
Overview
This position is located in the Ortho, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine & OB/GYN Departments at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.
Recruitment or Relocation bonus available
Ft.Eisenhower is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Eisenhower has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.
Links: https://eisenhower.tricare.mil/
https://www.augustaga.gov/
Responsibilities
As a Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse you will:
Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
Take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference and length); perform a behavioral health screening.
Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based upon the physician's medical plan, the nursing assessment and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient.
Assist physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.
Screen and review immunization records to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups.
Perform teaching to patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching.
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.
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Location US-GA-Fort Eisenhower
Job ID 2024-7795
Category Medical
Salary Range $57,335- $74, 538
Recruitment Bonus Negotiable
Relocation Assistance Negotiable
Student Loan Repayment Negotiable