Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

About this role

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is hiring a Practical Nurse (Outpatient) in Fort Carson, CO. The employer published a pay range of $56k–$73k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other licensed practical nurse roles before you apply.

Licensed practical and vocational nurses provide bedside and clinic care under the direction of RNs and physicians.

Duties from the announcement

Comprehensive patient care and monitoring. Provides practical nursing to patients in the outpatient clinic with a variety of medical conditions, performing tasks such as vital signs, ordering labs, radiology orders as well as assisting with future appointments. Medication Administration and observation. Prepares and delivers oral, topical and injectable forms of prescribed medications while monitoring and documenting any side effects or adverse reactions. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective management of patient medications. Assists and performs medical procedures as ordered by provider.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $31.17 per hour, is 6% below the median of 22 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Colorado ($33.25 per hour).

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Typical requirements

• Active LPN or LVN license in the state of the job
• Completion of an approved practical nursing program
• BLS certification

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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