Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/Ob-Gyn)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/Ob-Gyn) position is in the Department of Maternal Child Nursing Mother Infant Care Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The nurse provides care for women requiring low- to high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecological care, and provides newborn and couplet care. The role includes administering oxygen, IV fluids, amnioinfusion, blood products, and prescribed medications; prioritizing patient care across shift assignments; coordinating case-management needs with the case and outcomes management team; and performing procedures and treatments. This is a mission-essential position requiring rotating shift work and potentially on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent must maintain required certifications, clinical privileges, medical screening, and security eligibility. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible candidates; salary negotiation and advanced in-hire rates may also be available in specified circumstances.

Requirements

Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless the stated federal employee exemption applies.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing 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.
Foreign nursing-school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate.
At least one full year of professional nursing experience providing antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and postoperative care to obstetrical and gynecological patients; operating specialized medical equipment; administering medications by relevant routes; and responding to adverse signs and symptoms with appropriate care and emergency treatment.
Experience must meet the stated professional nursing experience requirement; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.
Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Complete required background investigation, credit check, urinalysis, pre-employment screening, and applicable random drug testing.
Complete tuberculosis testing, required immunization screening, seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted, and hepatitis B immunization; other immunizations may be required based on the position.
Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds if required.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Provide transcripts or other required documentation of education, licensure, citizenship, and applicable federal-employee exemption status.

Responsibilities

Provide low- to high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecological nursing care.
Provide newborn and couplet care.
Administer oxygen, IV fluids, amnioinfusion, blood products, and prescribed medications.
Make decisions about patient-care priorities for shift assignments.
Coordinate case-management needs with the case and outcomes management team.
Perform procedures, treatments, and medication administration.
Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as a mission-essential employee.
Work rotating shifts and, when required, on call during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.