What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nurse/ Vocational Nurse position at Civilian Corps?
OverviewThis position is located at the Army Health Clinic SouthCom, Doral / Miami, FL.SOUTHCOM is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation in its assigned Area of Responsibility which includes :
- Central America
- South America
- The Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions)The command is also responsible for the force protection of U.S. military resources at these locations. SOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal.Under the leadership of a four-star commander, SOUTHCOM's staff is organized into directorates, component commands and Security Cooperation Organizations that represent SOUTHCOM in the region.SOUTHCOM is a joint command comprised of more than 1,200 military and civilian personnel representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and several other federal agencies.The services provide SOUTHCOM with component commands which, along with our Joint Special Operations component, two Joint Task Forces, one Joint Interagency Task Force, and Security Cooperation Organizations, perform SOUTHCOM missions and security cooperation activities.SOUTHCOM exercises its Combatant Command authority through the commanders of its components, Joint Task Forces / Joint Interagency Task Force, and Security Cooperation Organizations.ResponsibilitiesAs 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.QualificationsUS Citizenship requiredA 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.
