Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

About the Position: This position is located in one of the following Soldier Centered Medical Home clinics at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Typical duty hours are Monday thru Friday from 0730 to 1600. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Provide individualized nursing care to patient based upon the physician’s medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient.

Assist the physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.

Prepare medications and immunizations for administration.

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

Recognize adverse signs and symptoms immediately and calls for assistance and if the situation warrants it, performs CPR immediately.

Sets up, operates, and monitors specialized equipment.