What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Service - U.S. Air Force, Medical/Surgical Nurse position at Military Service - U.S. Air Force?
Position Summary
There’s more to nursing than bedside care—so much more. This position allows you to grow as a healthcare leader and serve as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll care for fellow Airmen and their families—as a patient advocate and problem-solver—in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will also get the opportunity to guide others and enjoy unique experiences only found in the Air Force.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive and specialty nursing care.
- Assess health and healthcare needs of individuals and populations.
- Collect, record and analyze patient or population health data from preventive health assessments, nursing history, physical examinations, and other sources.
- Use data to determine the nursing needs of patients/populations. Identify the expected health outcomes.
- Plan comprehensive care that attains expected outcomes.
- Conduct group and individual health teaching for patients, families and community.
Benefits
The Air Force benefits package is unparalleled in the civilian world. Benefits include:
- 30 days of vacation with pay each year
- Outstanding healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Food and housing assistance
- Generous retirement program
- Continuing medical education opportunities
- Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
Qualifications
This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Air Force. The application is for a specific position within the Air Force. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a school accredited by the BSN program
- Minimum one year of registered nurse experience in medical-surgical nursing
- Possess strong clinical skills
- Be able to manage multiple medical and/or surgical patients on an inpatient unit
- Completion of eight-week Officer Training School
- Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 47
- Must be willing to relocate
About the Air Force
The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $57,088.25 per year
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $57,088