Army MOS · Medical
66G Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nurse
Overview
An Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nurse provides specialized nursing care to female clients and their families. The nurse delivers maternal, newborn, and gynecologic care in settings that may include ambulatory and perioperative nursing.
Core Skills
- electronic health record (EHR) documentation
- healthcare data privacy and confidentiality
- patient triage and prioritization
- interdisciplinary team coordination
- policy and procedure development
- quality improvement and process standardization
- clinical risk assessment and mitigation
- training and mentoring clinical staff
- time management in high-acuity settings
- communication with diverse stakeholders
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
- National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC) · Funded
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
- Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB)
Career Growth
- Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse (CFPN)
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) · Funded
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) · Funded
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) · Funded
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: Pediatric/Adolescent (SANE-P) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Nurse Practitioners
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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