Nurse (Clinical/Med Surg EF)

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia under the Directorate of Nursing, Inpatient Medical-Surgical Ward. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Provides an advanced level of specialized nursing care for inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical patients, ranging from neonates to the elderly.

Prepares patients for diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and assists physician during procedures.

Administers medications based on knowledge of desired effects, side effects, and complications in use.

Develops patient educational materials on ostomy surgery, skin care, care of the patient with fistulae, and care of patient with complex wounds.

Ensure healthy, hygienic environment for patients by employing prescribed monitoring and safety measures.

Makes psychosocial assessment of patient/family to identify significant cultural practices, ability to understand, expectations of care and coping mechanisms.

Plans and evaluates the nursing care of patients with ileostomy, colostomy, urinary diversions, and a wide variety of wounds, drainage, and skin problems.

Utilizes the nursing process to assess the patient’s health status, identifying problems and initiating appropriate nursing intervention.

Provides advice and consultation services to other professionals in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.