Nurse (Clinical/Perioperative) - Fort Cavazos, United States - Department Of Defense

    Department Of Defense
    Department Of Defense Fort Cavazos, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    About the Position: This position is located in Fort Hood, Texas at Carl R. Darnall Amy Medical Center.

    This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

    Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

    Student Loan repayment may be authorized.



    Duties

    • Perform pre-operative, intraoperative and post-operative patient care.
    • Set up, operate, and monitor specialized medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, oxygen delivery systems, arterial lines, chest tubes, defibrillators, pneumatic and electrical drills/saw, prevaccum flash sterilizers, electro cautery units.
    • Utilize the perioperative nursing process to formulate patient care plans.
    • Coordinate with patients and family members regarding disease processes and provides emotional support, as needed.
    • May be assigned as charge nurse of a particular shift and will assume the responsibility for promoting quality, cost-effective nursing care within the framework of the philosophy and mission objectives.