Practical Nurse (Inpatient)

Quick Facts

• Role: Practical Nurse (Inpatient)

Description

The Practical Nurse (Inpatient) provides inpatient nursing support to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations. The role focuses on assisting with mobility, hygiene, and nutrition, administering prescribed medications, supporting procedures under clinical guidance, and educating patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needs to promote comfort and recovery

• Communicate with patients and families about care plans and progress

• Administer prescribed medications, ensuring correct dosage, route, and timing

• Prepare oral, topical, and injectable medications and monitor for/respond to side effects or adverse reactions

• Assist with medical procedures (under guidance), including wound care, catheterizations, and respiratory therapies

• Provide patient and family education tailored to medical conditions, treatment plans, and recovery goals

Requirements

• US citizen

• Current practical/vocational nurse license (or applied for licensure and able to obtain licensure during probation)

• 1 year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised patient-care facility (must include vital signs, medication administration, and screening/updating medical records)

• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

• Initial background investigation and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with individuals under 18

• Pre-employment urinalysis and compliance with drug testing requirements

• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B required for direct patient contact; TB testing required

• Seasonal Influenza vaccination required annually (with documentation if exempted)

• Credentialing and maintenance of appropriate clinical privileges

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Mission-essential availability for emergencies and ability to work on-call during irregular hours

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and schedule.