Job at a glance
About the Position: This position is located at the 82nd Medical Group at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Major duties: Provide professional nursing care through the delivery, management, and coordination of care and services in a clinic setting. Perform procedures, such as urinary catheterizations, visual acuity tests, Electrocardiography, blood glucose monitoring, nebulization therapy, intravenous fluid therapy, wound care, etc.
Monitor and ensure proper rotation of medications to manage expiration dates. Obtain and screen radiology, laboratory, and pathology study results, notifying the credentialed provider of abnormal results. Make independent nursing diagnoses by analyzing assessment data to determine patient care needs, i.e., preventive services, health promotion, health maintenance, or health-related problems or issues.
Provide health education/coaching to patients, significant others, and/or family members/caregivers. Oversee and mentor paraprofessional and newly assigned staff. Education: See Qualifications section for education requirements.