Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1950 Perioperative Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Perioperative nurses support patients and surgical teams before, during, and after operative procedures. They apply sterile technique, manage instruments, conduct surgical safety checks, monitor patients during procedures, and support postoperative recovery.
Core Skills
- preoperative patient assessment
- sterile field management
- surgical instrument handling
- operating room safety checks
- intraoperative patient monitoring
- surgical supply management
- post anesthesia recovery
- surgical team coordination
- infection prevention
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
- Surgical Technology
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider
Career Growth
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
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
- Paramedics
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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