SUMMARY:

Serves as a practical nurse performing patient care and nursing administrative duties for outpatients in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures; sets up procedure room and equipment. Provides individualized patient teaching on a preventative healthcare and health maintenance. Prepares and administers prescribed medications by oral, sublingual, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, dermal and inhalation routes. Prepares and positions patient for examinations and treatments. Participates in in-services and continuing education programs. Ensures all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Ensures preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed. Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits. Provides patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity. Prepares all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature. Only MTF and Air Force-approved abbreviations shall be used for documentation of the patient health record. Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.