Department of Defense
About the Position: Incumbent serves as a Nurse (Labor & Delivery) within Portsmouth Naval Medical Center OB/GYN IP Ward LD. 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.
- Administer and monitor oxygen therapy and utilize intensive pulmonary care techniques as needed.
- Respond decisively to changes in maternal/fetal conditions, assist in providing immediate and appropriate measures according to Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification protocols.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate total patient care activities and foster multi-disciplinary involvement by other intra and interdepartmental services.
- Initiate and coordinate regular periodic Patient Care Conferences. Function as the primary liaison and advocate for patient and family using appropriate crisis intervention techniques.
- Participate in the orientation and training of newly assigned unit personnel. Participate in cross training initiatives
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