Serving as the chief nurse, squadron commander or senior staff officer, Nurse Administrators in the Air Force are key leaders when it comes to nursing policies, plans and programs. They coordinate directly with other staff agencies and make recommendations that help support and improve patient care.
- Evaluate qualifications and maintain functional control of Air Force Nurse Corps officers, enlisted nursing personnel, civilian nurses and ancillary nursing personnel
- Establish, interpret and direct implementation of nursing policy
- Plan and direct assignments and training of professional and paraprofessional nursing personnel
- Provide staff-development programs for all levels of nursing personnel
- Evaluate performance of nursing service personnel, nursing activities, standards of nursing care and nursing practice
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Officer Training School
8.5 weeks
Maxwell AFB AL
k e y t h i n g s t o c o n s i d e r REQUIREMENTS
You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.
- Bachelor’s degree or be within one year of attaining your degree.
- A passing score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)
- Completionof Officer Training School (OTS), AirForce Academy (AFA) or AirForce Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
Nursing Administrator - Requirements and Benefits - U.S. Air Force in al at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.