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About The Position

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless eligible for 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, unless eligible for the stated federal employee exemption.
• For graduates of foreign nursing schools, 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-09 or above, including nursing care for surgical patients (pre-, intra-, and/or postoperative) and educating patients or staff; alternatively, a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Ability to meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provision of a recognized exemption.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Completion of a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Ability to fulfill recurring duties involving interaction with children and youth under 18, including the associated initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physiological and psychosocial status and formulate a baseline nursing care plan, including goals and expected patient outcomes.
• Teach patients and significant others about surgical procedures and routines expected during the perioperative period.
• Provide nursing care to patients of all ages undergoing general, regional, local, or sedation analgesia, including monitoring arterial and venous lines.
• Prepare patients for surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures; observe and assess patient condition; recognize and interpret changes; and select and implement appropriate actions.
• Administer oxygen, IV medications and fluids, blood and blood derivatives, and other specialized therapies.
• Serve as unit charge nurse by assigning, directing, and coordinating nursing activities for assigned personnel.
• Perform administrative duties in support of the Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge.