Practical Nurse

Defense Health Agency (DHA) Minot Air Force Base, ND 58705, US

Overview

Practical Nurse - Minot AFB, ND

About the Position: This position is located at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Best known as the “Magic City,” Minot was founded in 1887 when the Great Northern Railway set up camp for the winter. As if by magic, the tent town grew rapidly into a bustling population of 5,000 in five months. The city continued to grow with the construction of Minot State University (formerly known as the State Normal School) in 1913 and the Minot Air Force Base in the 1950s.

Each July, the largest event in the state, the North Dakota State Fair, draws visitors from around the region. This vibrant city is full of attractions, including Roosevelt Park Zoo, Dakota Territory Air Museum and the Scandinavian Heritage Park, which honors the five Scandinavian countries. It includes a full-size replica of the Gol Stave Church. The newest family-friendly attraction is the Magic City Discovery Center, a hybrid between a children’s museum and science center featuring over 150 interactive experiences.

Minot has a 65-piece symphony orchestra making it one of the smallest cities with a symphonic ensemble in the country. Norsk Høstfest, which translates to “Norwegian fall festival,” occurs annually and is the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. It features traditional cuisine and top-notch entertainment that draws international travelers from around the world.

Half of the fun while traveling is eating your way through the city's cuisine. Local favorites blend with flavors from around the globe, including bakeries, pubs, fine dining and family style restaurants. For the best of both worlds, visit Minot and experience this small-town atmosphere with big-city style. Check out some of the other fun things to see and do in Minot along with some of the tasty unique places to dine.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

Duties

Prepare the procedure room and medical equipment for the procedure to be performed.
Assist in performing exams, procedures, and treatments such as gynecological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and ear nose and throat (ENT).
Perform procedures such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), urinary catheterizations, and suctioning of trachea.
Document procedures in patient charts.
Collect and label urine, sputum, blood, and stool specimens.
Administer prescribed medications.
Teach patients and family members how patients should perform simple tests for themselves, e.g., blood sugar, hypertension, or urine.
Closely monitor patient condition throughout procedures and exams.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Practical Nurse: Licensure: A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; OR must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it. Non-licensed candidates who have completed their training may be appointed subject to obtaining the required license during the probationary period. Those not licensed must furnish the date on which they applied for a license and the jurisdiction involved. No person appointed pending licensure may be retained beyond the probationary period if licensure has not been attained. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:Experience: One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as: measuring patient's vital signs, administering immunizations or medications, and updating patient medical records. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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