Practical Nurse

2 months ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Smithsonian Institution Full time

The Practical Nurse is responsible for direct patient care and care coordination activities such as referral management, order reconciliation, and activity tracking.


In this position, you will:
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Perform comprehensive nursing care assessments which consist of obtaining information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care, taking vital signs and documents patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.

Set up, maintain, calibrate, and use diagnostic testing equipment to include spirometry, audiometry, EKG, phlebotomy, and vision testing.

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Perform comprehensive nursing care assessments which consist of obtaining information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care, taking vital signs and documents patients' chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record.

Set up, maintain, calibrate, and use diagnostic testing equipment to include spirometry, audiometry, EKG, phlebotomy and vision testing.
Provide care for both acute injuries and illnesses, including medical emergencies, and preventive care for employees.

Participate in teaching and training employees using knowledge of work hazards, medical surveillance, PPE, nursing principles, pharmacology, universal precautions infection control, human behavior.

May direct the work of others to include nursing assistants, other licensed practical nurses, paraprofessional students, and volunteers.
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