Nurse (Operating Room)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Bethesda, MarylandDepartment of Defense$110K – $143K
Posted 3 weeks ago · via Usajobs
Job Description
Summary
About the Position: This position is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Surgery, Department of Preoperative Nursing main Operating Room, in Bethesda, Maryland. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.Duties
- Provide direct nursing care, of a highly specialized nature, to patients undergoing major surgical procedures in the Operating Room.
- Conduct initial perioperative assessment.
- Review surgeons preference cards for desired medications, equipment, and surgical supplies.
- Respond to the needs of the surgeon, anesthesia provider, and patient during each surgical procedure.
- Provide oversight of sedated patients prior, during, and post-procedures.
- Monitor and utilize simple and highly technical equipment.
- Function as charge nurse assuming the responsibility for promoting quality, cost-effective nursing care.