Full Time Fort Cavazos Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$64.93 per hour

Full-Time

1 Year

Associate Degree

? Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center – Fort Cavazos, TX

? Position Type: Full-Time | Civilian Contractor via Central Care Incorporated

? Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Join our team at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Cavazos, Texas, and become part of a mission-driven healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care to active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. If you're an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits and the opportunity to serve those who serve our nation, we'd love to hear from you!

• $60.00/hour Base Rate

• $4.93/hour Health & Welfare (H&W)

• 80 Hours PTO (accrued annually based on wage determination)

• 56 Hours Sick Leave (accrued annually)

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Provide age-specific care based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Fort Cavazos, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Inpatient Clinics; specific healthcare provider orders; the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the patient; and established policies and procedures.

The Healthcare Worker (HCW) performing services under this agreement shall have sufficient experience to adequately treat diseases and injuries, including but not limited to:

• Assist with conscious/moderate sedation.

• Provide pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative care.

• Recover post-surgical patients, including post-cesarean section patients under general anesthesia.

• Administer and support infusion therapy services.

• Perform specialty-specific nursing procedures, including but not limited to:

  • 12 Lead EKG placement and monitoring.

  • Assist with PAP/Pelvic examinations and PAP smears.

  • Intravenous access devices (ports and catheters), Broviac/Hickman catheters, and PICC lines.

  • Eye, throat, nasal, and wound cultures.

  • Insertion and maintenance of oral and nasopharyngeal airways and positive pressure ventilation.

  • Visual acuity testing.

  • Telemetry monitoring.

  • Orthostatic (tilt) vital signs.

  • Wound cleaning and dressing changes.

  • Phlebotomy.

  • Eye, wound, and ear irrigation.

  • Sterile preparation for minor surgical procedures.

  • Medication administration per licensure and certification, including administering, titrating, assessing medications, and reversal agents.

  • Administer immunizations to all age groups following appropriate medical record review.

  • Accu-Chek/Finger stick testing.

  • Set up, operate, and monitor medical equipment.

  • Communicate with Providers, CNOIC, and COR regarding patient concerns.

  • Access and document in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

  • Complete patient histories, medication reconciliation, physical assessments, vital signs, behavioral health nursing assessments, measurements, and health screenings.

  • Provide patient and family education.

  • Participate in CODE responses and initiate emergency responses as required.

  • Respond to cardiopulmonary arrest and coordinate Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

  • Respond to neonatal resuscitation and coordinate Pediatric support.

  • Prepare examination rooms, assist providers during procedures, label and transport specimens for laboratory processing.

  • Clean, disinfect, and reassemble medical equipment.

  • Restock procedure rooms with supplies, forms, and linens.

  • Dispose of medical waste and soiled linens appropriately.

  • Notify appropriate points of contact regarding supply needs.

  • Follow all DHA, hospital policies, procedures, regulations, and Joint Commission (TJC) standards.

  • Schedule appointments using CHCS as needed.

  • Perform daily quality control checks on clinic glucose monitors.

  • Assist Front Desk operations as directed by clinic leadership.

  • Maintain a Competency Assessment Folder and complete all mandatory training.

  • Prepare the clinic for daily operations.

  • Transport patients safely throughout the medical facility.

  • Maintain peripheral venous lines.

In addition to the general core duties above, the Operating Room Registered Nurse must be able to:

• Assist Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and other providers during complex or potentially life-threatening procedures, including insertion of invasive lines, chest tubes, tracheotomies, and removal of foreign bodies from the trachea/endotracheal tubes and nasogastric tubes.

• Assist with conscious/moderate sedation.

• Provide pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative nursing care.

• Recover post-surgical patients, including post-cesarean section patients under general anesthesia.

• Administer and support infusion therapy services.

• Degree: Associate Degree

• Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last two (2) years prior to contract execution, including the care of adults and newborns.

• Certifications: Must be obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) training program. Online-only certifications will not be accepted.

  • BLS

  • ACLS

  • PALS

If you're ready to bring your skills, professionalism, and commitment to one of the most rewarding healthcare environments, apply today!

Join CentralCare Incorporated at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center – Fort Cavazos, TX, and make a difference—one patient at a time.

About CentralCare Inc: 

CentralCare Incorporated is a leading SBA certified, woman-owned small business dedicated to providing exceptional medical professionals to support the needs of military and civilian healthcare facilities. 

CentralCare Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.