• Practical Nurse ( Family Medicine)

    Defense Health Agency (North Liberty, NC)


    Overview

     

    This position is located at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Days/Hours will be from Monday-Friday 0730-1630 in the the Family Medicine Departments.

     

    WOMACK is located in Fayetteville, Fort Liberty NC which is a progressive city of 175,000 nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The region offers numerous historic sites, museums, entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses. One of the area's greatest assets is its thriving arts and cultural community. Theatre, symphony orchestras, and museums are available, in addition to the numerous festivals and special events held throughout the year. Fayetteville city parks offer a variety of leisure activities, programs and facilities. The city is home to professional hockey and indoor football teams. The region is served by three institutions of higher learning: Fayetteville State University, Methodist University and Fayetteville Technical Community College.

    Responsibilities

    As a Practical Nurse you will:

    + Prioritize procedures based on the guidelines and use judgment in selecting the most appropriate application of the guidelines based on the patient's condition and previous instructions.

    + Administer oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications to assigned patients.

    + Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for the clinic.

    + Educate patients and/or family/guardians/caretakers on requirements for care and medications.

    + Review laboratory results and bring abnormal results to attention of physician on duty.

    + Take all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference, and length) for assigned patients.

    + Assist the physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.

    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-NC-FORT LIBERTY_

    **Job ID** _2025-8430_

    **Category** _Medical_

    **Salary Range** _$60,292 - $78,382 per year_

    **Recruitment Bonus** _Negotiable_

    **Relocation Assistance** _Negotiable_

    **Student Loan Repayment** _Negotiable_