Provide professional nursing care for adult and geriatric patients within a family health clinic, including physical exams and treatment planning. Coordinate patient care through a continuum of services while ensuring compliance with medical facility standards and policies.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of post-graduate outpatient experience. Must hold an active RN license and current BLS and ACLS certifications.
We have a new opening for a Registered Nurse - Family Health at Nellis AFB in North Las Vegas, NV.
General Knowledge: Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience in assessing adult and geriatric patients, as Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments, as appropriate.
Knowledge of preventive health schedules, disease management and population health principles, and education methods.
Strongly preferred working knowledge of the military health care system including TRICARE health benefits or a working knowledge of the principles of fee-for-services, preferred provider network and managed care/HMO organizations is highly desirable.
Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use to include knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient’s condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
Job Specific Details and Tasks: Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical In collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals, coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
Facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical 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 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.
Perform physical exam and health Assesses patients, including the ability to assess/evaluate telephonically.
Provides health promotions, counseling, and Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency 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 for the organization.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Paid Vacation
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Paid Sick Time
Sign-on Bonus
Matching 401K
License/Certification Reimbursement
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Annual CME Stipend
Excellent written and oral communication skills for patient/family Prescribes and communicates treatment plans in accordance with established clinic Telephone and in-person assessment/evaluation includes the determination of optimal time and location for patient management (ER, clinic, homecare) and follow-up care as Collects and assesses significant patient history information and performs all necessary patient teaching.
Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity, including telephone contacts.
Arranges for procedures and performs telephone follow-up, as Administers medications, performs wound care, and numerous other personalized Directs and supervises care provided by other healthcare Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
Recognizes adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency Makes referral appointments and arrange specialty care as Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient Utilize the nursing process in an effective and time sensitive manner IAW standard of Perform nursing services identified in the Orient/train new staff as required by government Participate in the peer review Skillfully sets up, operates, and monitors specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other clinic specific equipment.
Ensures medication/supplies are Performs/assists with procedures such as bladder catheterizations, pulse oximetry, oxygen administration, nebulizer treatments, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other clinic specific procedures, in accordance with established protocols.
Provides clinical oversight of all paraprofessionals involved in the provision of therapeutic treatments.
Ensures proper documentation and coding of procedures and Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines.
Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as Provides relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with decision-making and process improvement.
Participates in customer service initiatives, quality projects, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.
Participates in peer review processes as directed.
Schedule
Monday -
Friday, within the core clinic hours of 6:00am to 6:00pm; not to exceed 40 hrs/week
Shift
Structure: Daily shifts will be assigned by the Government supervisor to meet clinic and patient care needs. No Holidays/No Weekends/No Call
Minimum Qualifications
Degree: Possess a Bachelors degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Experience
A minimum of 2-years of post-grad outpatient experience as a registered nurse.
Licensure
Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse from any state.
Life
Support
Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Security
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.
Excellent
Compensation &
Exceptional
Comprehensive
Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more Annual CME Stipend and
License/Certification
Reimbursement
Matching 401K
Base salary: $34.00 - $47.00/hr depending on experience
