Nurse (Perioperative/Ambulatory)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Camp Pendleton, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is within Surgical Services, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The nurse plans, develops, and implements individualized nursing care for surgical patients of all age groups, based on comprehensive nursing assessments and post-anesthesia care principles. The role provides care to patients undergoing general, regional, or local anesthesia, or sedation analgesia, and includes monitoring arterial and venous lines.

The nurse observes and assesses patient condition, recognizes subtle changes and interprets their significance, and uses professional judgment to take appropriate action. The role administers, titrates, and monitors potent vasoactive medications, oxygen, intravenous medications and fluids, paralytic agents, and blood and blood products in accordance with facility policies and professional standards. The nurse identifies and interprets life-threatening conditions, makes necessary decisions, and implements appropriate emergency measures.

Employment is subject to security and suitability requirements, background investigation and credit check, pre-employment screening and random drug testing, a pre-placement medical examination, and required immunization screening. The position requires current Basic Life Support certification and the ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications. It may involve shift work, rotating shifts, irregular hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required. The position is designated Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Requirements

• Graduate-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless qualifying for the stated federal employee exemption.
• 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, unless qualifying for the stated federal employee exemption.
• For foreign nursing school graduates, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required.
• A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and at least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to GS-9 or above, including care for pre-operative, intra-operative, or post-operative patients, medication administration, and patient education; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Pass a pre-placement medical examination and meet immunization screening requirements; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not supersede BLS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.
• Ability to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants must meet the applicable education and licensure requirements; transcripts and relevant experience documentation may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement individualized nursing care for surgical patients of all age groups based on comprehensive nursing assessments and post-anesthesia care principles.
• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing general, regional, or local anesthesia, or sedation analgesia, and monitor arterial and venous lines.
• Observe and assess patient condition, recognize subtle changes, interpret their significance, and use professional judgment to take appropriate and necessary action.
• Administer, titrate, and monitor potent vasoactive medications, oxygen, intravenous medication and fluids, paralytic agents, and blood and blood products in accordance with facility policies and professional standards.
• Identify and interpret life-threatening conditions, make necessary decisions, and implement proper emergency measures.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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