Nurse

Army Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education loan repayment

Accession bonus potential

Travel opportunities

Up to 30 days paid vacation

Uniformed Services Blended Retirement

Low-cost medical & dental care

Commissary & post exchange privileges

Specialized medical leadershipTraining

Job summary

Army Healthcare is seeking a Perioperative Nurse to care for surgical patients throughout the operative journey, from planning to post-operative care. You will contribute to perioperative nursing practice and supervise patient experience within the Army Nurses Corps.

The role offers training, continuing education, and opportunities to serve Active Duty or Army Reserve while supporting military families and veterans. A competitive benefits package accompanies this important service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from ACEN/CCNE accredited program.
• Must pass the NCLEX and hold board certifications.
• Must hold current, valid, and unrestricted nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Care for surgical patients before, during and after perioperative procedures.
• Plan and organize all nursing services for the surgical phase and supervise patient experience.
• Provide leadership with clinical, administrative, safety, educational and research knowledge within the Army Nurses Corps.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Military healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (ACEN/CCNE accredited)

NCLEX certification

Active nursing license

Job description

U.S. Army Perioperative Nurses ensure the proper care and safety of our nation’s heroes throughout the surgical journey.

If your goal is to be part of a fine-tuned surgical team, the U.S. Army can offer you a fulfilling career as a Perioperative Nurse.

As a Perioperative Nurse for the U.S. Army, you will care for surgical patients throughout the entire operative procedure; before, during and after. You will be responsible for planning and organizing all nursing services before surgery, supervising the experience for the patient in accordance with the surgical team. As an officer, you will provide support with critical levels of clinical, administrative, safety, educational and research knowledge and background for your patients. To ensure your success, the U.S. Army provides training and continued education programs, as well as access to seminars and conferences, to build your skills and knowledge of perioperative nursing and expose you to the latest advancements in practices and techniques. And, if you choose to serve in the Army Reserve, you will be able to serve Army Soldiers, their families, and veterans as needed while continuing to support within your community.

Regardless of how you choose to serve, a career as an Army Perioperative Nurse allows you to serve your country in critical ways.

When you join the Army Nurses Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes while gaining access to invaluable opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institutions, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
• Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving
• Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
• Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or accepted by the National League of Nursing (NLN) (if older degree)
• Must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and board certifications
• Must have current, valid, and unrestricted nursing license
• To serve Active Duty, must be working full-time as a perioperative nurse for at least 1-year while your application is in review
• For Army Reserve, must have no less than 6 months experience as an RN within the past year at the time of application review
• Must complete 66E Perioperative Nursing Course OR request a waiver for documented perioperative nursing experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen for Active Duty
• Must have at least a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming a Perioperative Nurse in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/medicine, or speak with your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey in Army nursing.