Nurse; Radiology

About the Position:

This position is located at the Naval Medical Center San Diego.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

• Administer and monitor conscious sedation therapy.
• Prepare IV solutions used with conscious sedation; recognizes medication and solution incompatibilities.
• Provide complete documentation associated with the preparation, administration and termination of parenteral therapy.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation that reflects pertinent and factual observations of the procedure and patient progress.
• Review patient history and reconciles medications to determine suitability for nursing level sedation.

• This position is identified as Mission Essential which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting).
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours or on call, and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.