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.
ower 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.
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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
Recruitment Bonus Authorized
Relocation maybe authorized
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.