Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/ OB-GYN)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Labor and Delivery Department at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California. The nurse provides inpatient clinical care to obstetrics/gynecology patients, including perioperative care and circulating for cesarean sections and other obstetric surgical procedures. The nurse also supports patient education, care planning and coordination, use of specialized monitoring equipment, medication and treatment administration, and consultation with nursing staff and other healthcare teammates.

The role may involve evening, weekend, holiday, rotating-shift, and on-call work. It requires current professional nursing licensure and the ability to obtain and maintain BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications. The position has background, medical, immunization, tuberculosis-testing, security-clearance eligibility, and drug-testing requirements. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required, and the position is designated as inclement-weather essential.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing educational program, unless qualifying for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience providing care to obstetrics/gynecology patients, assisting with procedures, and administering medications; education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
• Foreign nursing-school graduates must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program, including the required credentials evaluation, qualifying exam, and approved English-proficiency evidence.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
• Obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Complete tuberculosis testing, pre-placement medical examination, and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Meet suitability and personnel security investigation requirements and be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Meet recurring child-care background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements because the role involves interaction with people under 18.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Report for work and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care, including serving as the circulating RN for cesarean sections and other obstetric surgical procedures such as dilation and curettage, cervical cerclage, and cesarean-hysterectomy.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on preventive and therapeutic interventions, health promotion and maintenance, care outcomes and goals, and care coordination.
• Set up and operate specialized monitoring equipment, including blood pressure monitors, pulse oximetry, internal and external fetal heart rate monitors, neonatal resuscitation equipment, cardiac monitors, and infant warmers.
• Administer oxygen, IV fluids, amnio infusion, blood products, and prescribed medications.
• Coordinate case-management needs with the case and outcomes management team.
• Develop nursing care plans and procedures, set standards of care, prescribe special care, and identify specific nursing problems for patients.
• Assist providers with procedures.
• Adapt patient teaching to patients requiring special approaches or preferences and document the education provided.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant for nursing staff and healthcare teammates in other hospital areas.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for eligible or highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Advanced In Hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree