Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/OB-GYN)

About the Position: This position is located at Portsmouth Naval medical Center, Directorate of Nursing, Portsmouth, VA. The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive OB-GYN nursing care to patients, both adolescents and adults, across a continuum. 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.

Provide comprehensive professional nursing care to OB/GYN patients and their newborns with medical conditions ranging from routine care to those having complex complications requiring sophisticated, highly technical care and treatment.

Conduct an advanced level of specialized obstetrical and gynecological nursing care to patients based on a provider’s medical care plan and the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient and family.

Serve as Charge Nurse on a rotational basis.

Make decisions regarding priorities for patient care for shift assignments.

Coordinate with other services/departments as required for diagnostic tests and procedures.

Develop nursing care plans and procedures, setting standards of care, prescribing special care and identifying specific nursing problems for all patients.

Perform procedures, treatments, and medication administration. Assesses patient’s response to medication administration.

Participate in continuing education programs to update and/or maintain skills and knowledge to meet annual requirements.

Provide evidence-based instructions and education to patient/significant other and/or family members/caregivers.