MOS 66H
Medical Surgical Nurse
Duty Descriptions

66H Commander
Commands a multifunctional, 24-bed surgical detachment and ensures all planned training, professional education, and administrative requirements are executed to standard in support of the 10th Field Hospital and 627th Hospital Center; manages organic Soldiers and MAP personnel, processes administrative actions, and enforces good order and discipline across the formation; oversees readiness, training management, and Soldier development to maintain a deployable, clinically proficient detachment capable of supporting Role III hospital operations.




Medical Surgical Nurse
Serves as Medical Surgical Nurse in a 60-bed critical care facility; oversees staff and surgical team to ensure duties are accomplished; sets up, operates, and monitors specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, respirators, defibrillators, etc.; assists surgical team and advises physician of significant changes in patient condition; administers oxygen, IV fluid, blood transfusion and prescribed oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.




Medical Surgical Nurse
Serves as Medical Surgical Nurse; manages an average caseload of 30 patients a week; performs initial patient assessments; coordinates with physicians to plan and implement care for patients; removes sutures; administers medications and injections; provides IV therapy, tests glucose levels; performs venipuncture and provides wound care; records patients' medical history and test results; monitors patients and initiates nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.




Medical Surgical Nurse
Serves as Medical Surgical Nurse; provides professional nursing care and services in military health treatment organizations and the military community; supports inpatient, ambulatory, emergent, and outpatient care, in both the TDA and TOE environment; provides critical nursing care to all types of combat casualties during low to high intensity conflicts, in wartime environments, and in other contingency activities.





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