**Core Responsibilities:**

The responsibilities of the position encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

- Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a diverse array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the attainment of optimal outcomes concerning clinical care, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

- Ensure adherence to standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines utilized in the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

- Conduct physical examinations and gather comprehensive health histories.

- Provide health promotion, counseling, and education to patients and their families.

- Administer medications, perform wound care, and deliver various other tailored interventions.

- Direct and supervise the care provided by other healthcare professionals.

                                                                                                                                                                                               - Assume accountability for assigning patient care responsibilities, considering the scope of practice and skill proficiency of the assigned personnel.

- Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and respond promptly in emergency situations

- Effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of individuals to inform the healthcare team of plans and actions, as well as to provide education that benefits both patients and the organization.

- Schedule referral appointments and coordinate specialty care as appropriate.

- Execute nursing services as specified in the Task Order (TO).

- Engage in research to support enhanced practices and improved patient outcomes.

**Work Schedule:**

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, totaling 9 hours within the timeframe of 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, inclusive of a one-hour lunch break.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

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**Degree:** Associate's degree in nursing. -

 **Education:** Graduation from an accredited academic program within the nursing specialty field, recognized by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). -

 **Experience:** A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) within the past 24 months. - **Licensure:** Active and unrestricted RN license from any state. - 

**Life Support Certification:** Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Red Cross (ARC) or the American Heart Association (AHA). - **Security Clearance:** The ability to successfully pass a Government background check/security clearance is required.