Overview
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This position is located in the Ortho, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine & OB/GYN Departments at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.
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Recruitment or Relocation bonus available
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Ft.Eisenhower is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Eisenhower has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.
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Responsibilities
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As a Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse you will:
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n - 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.
n - Assist physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures.
n - Screen and review immunization records to select required immunizations, correct dosages, and administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations to all age groups.
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Qualifications
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US Citizenship required
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A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
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At least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.