Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/Obstetrics-Gynecology)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Hood, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. The nurse provides inpatient obstetric and gynecology care to patients and their newborns, including cases ranging from routine conditions to complex complications requiring highly technical treatment. The role includes perioperative care, including serving as the circulating RN for cesarean sections and other obstetric procedures. The nurse also serves as Charge Nurse on a rotational basis, coordinates care planning and case management, establishes standards of care, and monitors medication dosages. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Requirements

A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, subject to the stated federal-employee exemption.
A 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, subject to the stated federal-employee exemption.
Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
At least one full year of professional nursing experience providing care to obstetric or gynecology patients, setting up or operating specialized medical equipment, and educating patients or staff. Education may not substitute for this experience requirement.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
Ability to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Ability to lift moderately to heavily, up to 50 pounds.
May be required to work on call and during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.
Must meet suitability or fitness requirements, including a background investigation and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric and gynecology patients and their newborns, including patients with routine conditions and complex complications requiring sophisticated, highly technical care and treatment.
Provide perioperative care, including serving as the circulating RN for cesarean sections and other obstetric surgical procedures as needed, such as dilatation and curettage, cervical cerclage, and cesarean-hysterectomy.
Serve as Charge Nurse on a rotational basis, including assigning duties to healthcare personnel, ensuring accurate health record entries, and reviewing and revising nursing care plans as needed.
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.
Maintain awareness of approved medication dosages and address uncommon dosages for ordered medication with the ordering provider.