Air Force Montgomery , AL 36101
Posted 2 months ago
When surgery is necessary, so is having the right team of medical professionals. Responsible for assessing and implementing care to patients before, during and after the surgery, Operating Room Nurses provide essential and complete nursing care to surgical patients. Providing direct and individualized care, they ensure that each patient gets the complete care they need. A job for the organized and detail-oriented, they are invaluable in Air Force operating facilities all over the world.
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Air Force Active Duty Air National Guard Air Force Reserve
Officer
46SX
What you'll do
Plan, direct and coordinate operating room department activities
Provide professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery
Prepare and maintain the operating room for all surgical procedures on a daily basis
Conduct both pre- and postoperative visits with patients
Coordinate with other hospital units to ensure patients' discernible progress
Become a Nurse
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
5.5 weeks
Maxwell AFB, AL
key things to consider
REQUIREMENTS
You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.
Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from a school accredited by the NLN or CCNE
Qualifications
Mandatory knowledge of the perioperative process to include OR techniques and management
Minimum of 12 months full-time nursing practice
Encouraged to use six of those months practicing specific specialty
Completion of Officer Training School course
Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 47th birthday
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