LPN Nursing Home (Nights)

These positions will be located at the Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center at Fort Meade, MD.

Fort Meade is the Army's second largest installation by population with more than 64,000 employees that represent the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Space Force. Cyber Command - the National Security Agency, Defense Information Systems Agency/Joint Forces Headquarters for the Department of Defense Information Network, Defense Media Activity, and several non-DoD agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and Architect of the Capitol.

This announcement may be used to fill permanent, temporary, or term positions.

This announcement may be used to fill Practical/Vocational Nurse positions in the following specialty areas: Obstetric/Gynecologic, Family, General, Primary Care, Pediatric, Occupational/Community Health, Dermatology.

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

Perform initial patient work-up to assess patient care and/or treatment.

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.

Completes required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.

Exercises independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral and disposition of patients, IAW Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.

Participates in Continuing Medical Education (CME) and quality assurance activities as assigned.

Work is subject to rotating shifts and/or irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and/or holidays, depending on area of assignment.

You must include this information with your application package.

For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.Department of Education websites at and

These positions require a Childcare Background Check (CNACI).

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

These positions are subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.

Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.

A one year supervisory probationary/trial period may be required.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

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