Vocational Nurse

About the Position: This position is located at the 23rd Medical Group at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Obtain information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking healthcare.

Take all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length); perform mental health screenings.

Provide individualized nursing care to patients of all ages.

Administer oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.

Perform routine procedures, such as EKGs, eye, throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and application of bandages.

Inform and educate patients and family members regarding self-care procedures.

Collect and prepare laboratory specimen; reviewing results and bring abnormal results to attention of physician.