Supervisory Nurse (Intensive Care Unit)

About the Position: This position is located at Martin Army Community Hospital; within Directorate of Nursing Services. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

This position is located in the Defense Health Agency (DHA) under the policy guidance and direction of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD (HA).

Provides comprehensive professional nursing care to critically ill patients in an Adult ICU.

Assesses nursing needs and develops and implements a Plan of Care for each patient consistent with recognized professional nursing standards, evidence-based practice, and augmented with prescribed medical care.

Conducts and participates in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of facility, departmental, or unit-based programs.

Participates in department’s in-services, unit meetings/briefings, EBP, and in continuing quality improvement measures.

Supervises assigned employees. Manages the delivery of nursing care, utilizing knowledge of an extensive range of professional nursing theories, principles, and procedures.

Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

See qualification section for educational requirements.