Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/OB-GYN)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Carson, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Evans Army Community Hospital, Directorate of Nursing, Mother/Baby Unit at Fort Carson, Colorado. It is a direct-hire position serving OB/GYN patients and their newborns. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Student loan repayment, salary negotiation for candidates new to Federal service, advanced leave accrual, and advanced-in-hire consideration may also be authorized.

The nurse provides comprehensive professional nursing care to OB/GYN patients and newborns; operates specialized monitoring and resuscitation equipment; delegates and coordinates patient care; develops nursing care plans and procedures; provides perioperative care, including circulating for cesarean sections and other obstetric surgeries; coordinates patient education; and helps ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

The position requires a current, unrestricted registered nurse license and the ability to obtain and maintain BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications, as well as required credentials and clinical privileges. The incumbent must meet immunization, background investigation, drug testing, and physical examination requirements. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required. On-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required; weekend or holiday work may also be required. This is a mission- and inclement-weather-essential position, and the incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level nursing degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an appropriately accredited professional nursing education program, unless qualifying under 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 postpartum and postoperative obstetrical and gynecological patients, administering medications, and educating patients; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Maintain a valid, unrestricted, current registered nurse license with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions.
• Obtain and maintain 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.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Meet background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements for recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; complete required immunization screening and meet applicable immunization requirements, including Hepatitis B for direct patient contact.
• Undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Complete a pre-employment physical and annual physical examinations thereafter.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be available for on-call work during irregular hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules; weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or emergency situations as a mission- and inclement-weather-essential employee.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period if required.

Nice To Haves

• Highly qualified candidates may be considered for recruitment or relocation incentives.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Advanced-in-hire consideration may be authorized.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive professional nursing care to OB/GYN patients and their newborns.
• Set up and operate specialized monitoring and care equipment, including blood pressure monitors, pulse oximetry, internal and external fetal heart rate monitors, neonatal resuscitation equipment, cardiac monitors, and infant warmers.
• Assign duties and delegate patient care to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, operating room technicians, and medical assistants.
• Coordinate case management needs with the case and outcomes management team.
• Develop nursing care plans and procedures.
• Provide perioperative care, including serving as the circulating registered nurse for cesarean sections and other obstetric surgical procedures.
• Coordinate patient education activities.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Advanced-in-hire consideration may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are described as authorized subject to Joint Travel Regulations, but also as not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

What This Job Offers

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