68C Practical Nursing Specialist NCOER Duty Description Examples

Serves as Licensed Practical Nurse providing patient care at a military medical treatment facility; Provides nursing care including medication administration, wound management, IV therapy, and patient monitoring under RN supervision; Maintains patient records and ensures accurate documentation of all nursing care in accordance with AR 40-68; Conducts patient assessments and reports changes in patient condition to supervising medical personnel; Assists providers with procedures and ensures patient comfort and safety during all care activities; Advises the nursing supervisor on patient status and care requirements

Serves as Nursing Section NCOIC responsible for practical nursing operations at a military treatment facility; Supervises practical nursing specialists in the execution of patient care, medication administration, and clinical procedures; Manages nursing section schedule, competency validation, and continuing education requirements; Directs nursing care delivery and ensures compliance with nursing practice standards and regulations; Coordinates with providers and support departments on patient care requirements and clinical operations; Advises the facility commander and head nurse on nursing section readiness and patient care quality

Serves as Medical Platoon Sergeant responsible for all nursing and medical support operations for a medical company; Supervises nursing section NCOICs and medical specialists in the execution of patient care programs; Manages platoon medical readiness including clinical competencies, equipment accountability, and training compliance; Directs the execution of nursing care programs and field medical support operations; Coordinates with the battalion surgeon and medical officer on patient care requirements and medical support; Advises the company commander on nursing readiness and medical support capabilities

Serves as Clinic LPN providing primary care nursing support at a military treatment facility clinic; Performs patient intake, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and nursing assessments; Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments under provider supervision; Manages clinic equipment, medical supplies, and medication storage in compliance with regulations; Maintains accurate patient records and ensures timely documentation of all care activities; Advises the clinic supervisor on patient care requirements and nursing support needs

Serves as Inpatient Ward LPN providing bedside nursing care for hospitalized Soldiers and beneficiaries; Performs comprehensive nursing care including medication administration, IV management, and wound care; Conducts hourly patient assessments and reports changes to supervising RN or provider; Assists with procedures, personal hygiene, and mobility support for assigned patients; Maintains accurate medical records and ensures timely documentation of all nursing interventions; Advises the charge nurse on patient status and nursing care requirements

Serves as Emergency Medical NCO providing nursing support in a military emergency department; Performs triage, patient assessment, and emergency nursing care for acute and emergent conditions; Assists providers with emergency procedures, resuscitation, and trauma care; Manages emergency department equipment, medications, and supplies ensuring operational readiness; Maintains emergency nursing competencies and participates in mass casualty training exercises; Advises the emergency department supervisor on patient care requirements and emergency nursing support