Registered Nurse
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be
between the ages of 18-34 The greatest reward for nearly every
nurse is the joy of serving others. But in the Navy Nurse Corps,
when you work to improve the lives of others, you can vastly
improve your ownboth professionally and personally. As a Navy
Nurse, you will serve your country by helping not only those in the
military who defend it but also their families and people in need
around the globe. Excellent scholarship opportunities mean you may
graduate from nursing school potentially debt-free, and specialty
training opportunities can give you a competitive edge in your
field.NURSING CAREERS IN THE NAVY NURSE ANESTHETISTSAdminister
general and regional anesthesia, monitor patients receiving
anesthesia and assist ininstructing medical trainees and other
Officers. PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONERSProvide comprehensive
health care and health maintenance for service members and their
families. MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSESAssess, plan and implement direct
nursing care of patients on an assigned unit and assume charge
nurse responsibilities. PERIOPERATIVE NURSESPlan, implement and
evaluate nursing care of surgery patients. CRITICAL CARE
NURSESProvide highly skilled, specialized nursing care to critical
patientsincluding en route careand train personnel in critical care
nursing procedures. MENTAL HEALTH NURSES AND NURSE
PRACTITIONERSProvide direct patient care in mental health services,
and lead and train other military and civilian personnel.
MILITARY-SPECIFIC SPECIALIZATIONSFocus on education and training,
manpower systems analysis and nursing research. PAY AND BENEFITS
Attend the medical school of your choice and graduate debt-free
through our scholarship and loan repayment programs, up to 100%
tuition coverage. Competitive salary Free health insurance Free
housing A retirement plan 30 days paid vacation per yearEDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES Wherever you are in your nursing career, the Navy can
help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with
generous financial assistance and continuing education programs.
Available offers could consist of anything from scholarships to
sign-on bonuses to loan repayment assistance. And help could
potentially be available whether youre in graduate school or
already in practice. High School StudentsThrough a Naval Reserve
Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Nurse Option scholarship, the Navy
can cover the full costup to $180,000of your nursing education at
some of the best colleges and universities in the country. Nursing
StudentsIf youre a nursing student opting to serve full-time in the
Navy, you could get up to $34,000 to help pay your way through
nursing school through the Nurse Candidate Program (NCP). Graduate
StudentsIf youre a graduate student enrolled in a postgraduate
nursing program in certain nursing specialties and opting to serve
part-time as a Reserve Officer, you may qualify for up to $50,000
in nursing school loan repayment assistance. Practicing NursesIf
youre a practicing nurse opting to serve part-time as a Reserve
Officer, you may qualify for an immediate, one-time sign-on bonus
of up to $30,000. And depending on your specialty, you may have the
option of choosing between a sign-on bonus, nursing school loan
repayment assistance or specialty pay. Speak to a recruiter to
learn what you qualify to receive. WORK ENVIRONMENT Nurse Corps
Officers may serve at any one of more than 250 Navy and medical
facilities around the globe, from Hawaii to Japan, Germany to Guam
and Washington, D.C., to Washington state. As a Navy Nurse, you
could work at one of the highly acclaimed National Naval Medical
Centers in Bethesda, MD, Portsmouth, VA or San Diego, CA. Or you
could provide medical support aboard one of two dedicated hospital
shipsthe USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy. Additional opportunities are
available on surface ships, with aircraft squadrons or even with
the Fleet Marine Force.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS To become a
Commissioned Officer in the Nurse Corps, qualifications include:
U.S. Citizen between the ages of 18 and 41 Currently licensed and
practicing nursing in the U.S. (new graduates must obtain a license
within one year of beginning Active Duty service) In good standing
(as a student or graduate) with a CCNE-accredited U.S. education
program granting aBachelor of Science degree General qualifications
may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether
youve served before or whether youve never served before. PART-TIME
OPPORTUNITIES There are part-time opportunities as a Reserve Navy
Nurse. Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Nurse, your duties will
be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods.
During monthly drilling, Nurse Corps Officers in the Navy Reserve
typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to
learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy
Reserve Sailors. Required qualifications:
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