Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/Obstetrics and Gynecology)

About the Position: This position is located at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. - This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change.

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.

Administer oxygen, IV fluids, amnioinfusion, blood products, and prescribed medications.

Set up and operate specialized monitoring equipment including blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, fetal heart rate monitors (internal and external), neonatal resuscitation equipment, cardiac monitoring, and infant warmers.

Serve as subject matter expert and consultant for nursing staff and healthcare teammates in other areas of the hospital.

Serve as Charge Nurse on a rotational basis.

Coordinate case management needs with the case and outcomes management team.

Perform procedures, treatments, and medication administration.

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