Clinical/Ambulatory Nurse

Quick Facts

• Location: Evans Army Community Hospital (Fort Carson, CO)
• Hiring: Direct Hire

Description

This Clinical/Ambulatory Nurse role performs independent telephone and clinical triage and coordinates care using a multidisciplinary approach. You will provide comprehensive professional nursing care for patients with chronic or acute conditions, support clinic operations with patient and staff education, and assist providers during exams and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent telephone and clinical triage and facilitate care coordination
• Provide comprehensive nursing care for chronic/acute conditions
• Educate patients and staff
• Set up, operate, and monitor specialized equipment (e.g., IV pumps, pulse oximetry, defibrillator, suction, nebulizer treatments)
• Use suction techniques and support care for drains/gastrostomy tubes as required
• Assist providers with exams and procedures as needed

Requirements

• US citizen
• Accredited professional nursing education (degree/diploma as specified) or qualifying exemption for current federal employees in the 0610 series
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license/registration and successful National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
• Background investigation suitability/fitness determination
• Immunizations/vaccinations and compliance with seasonal influenza vaccination requirements
• Maintain BLS certification through the American Red Cross
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Participate in random drug testing (Testing Designated Position)
• Regular/recurring contact with children under 18; comply with DoDI 1402.05 and AR 600-78
• Compliance with pre-employment physical and annual physical
• Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements
• Subject to TDY/business travel requirements (TDY 5%)
• Weather essential and Mission Essential
• 1-year probationary period may be required

Benefits

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