Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) - Nellis AFB

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for a Clinical Nurse to work as a civilian contractor at Nellis AFB in Nevada promoting and restoring patients’ health.

 

BENEFITS:

• PTO & Holidays


• Health Benefits


• Competitive Pay

 

For more information, please contact Michael Brown-Jones at (407) 591-3084, or send a resume to mbjones@loyalsource.com.  

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Baccalaureate degree (BSN) program in nursing preferred, will consider a graduate with an associate’s degree (ADN) program in nursing accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.


• BLS certification


• Minimum of five years’ experience with at least one year in an emergency room. One year of experience must have occurred within the last three years.


• Valid unrestricted Nevada nursing license

 

?DUTIES:

• Provides emergency nursing care for emergent (Level 1), urgent (Level 2), non-urgent (Level 3, 4, 5) patients coming to the Emergency Department.


• Triages, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for all patients including newborns, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly; disabled to include visually and hearing impaired; and individuals of varying ethnic and religious backgrounds to include those who do not speak or understand English.


• Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations are required.


• Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient conditions including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.


• Assumes full responsibility for assigned patients and ancillary personnel. Delegates tasks, directs emergency room technicians, specialty technicians, and provides counseling, guidance, and patient education


• Recognizes medical/trauma emergencies and responds appropriately. Initiates CPR if required. Assists medical team in administering advanced cardiac life support measures when necessary.


• Participates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.


• Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word Processing, data entry and automated medical records.


• Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions.


• Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness


• Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.


• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level utilizing the nursing process as a basis for professional practice. Assesses patients.


• Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with co- workers, families, peers, and other health team members.


• Will be oriented/trained on the use of all equipment available for patient care. Skill In setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.


• Excellent oral communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues


• Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both Written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.


• Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines.


• Contributes to professional environment using appropriate leadership skills


• May be required to work various shifts or augment clinical nursing support during the absence of other team nurses due to illness, leave or deployment,


• Encourages team building and enhances work knowledge by cross training/ augmenting other units as appropriate.


• May serve as the charge nurse of the day for clinical oversight only, as appropriate


• Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as directed.


• Provides relevant and timely information to these groups, and assists with decisionmaking and process improvement. Participates in customer service initiatives, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.


• Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.


• Be productive and perform with minimal supervisory direction.


• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift.


• Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.

 

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide. With a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare, Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. For more information about Loyal Source, visit https://loyalsource.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter for open positions.

Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.