Practical Nurse (ER)

Department of Defense

About the Position: This position is located in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• Serve as a practical nurse performing a variety of complex, advanced, and specialized nursing care duties for acutely ill and critically ill patients in an Emergency Department.
• Plan and coordinate care with Emergency Department staff physician and Charge Nurse as required.
• Collect assessment data regarding the physical and emotional status of patients to include vital signs, electrocardiogram, pulse oximeter readings, and visual acuity.
• Administers prescribed medications; observe for desired action and adverse reactions, and responds appropriately.
• Prepare patients for and administer oral, sublingual, nebulized and inhalation, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, and piggyback medications.

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