Registered Nurse - Critical Care in Cornholme

Position Qualification/Requirements

REGISTERED NURSE Critical Care Site Of Service Portsmouth Naval Base, VA

Education

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Cardiac Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
• Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Labs, and Emotional Support (S.T.A.B.L.E.)

Experience

• A minimum of 12 months of full-time experience as an RN working in a specialized pediatric critical care unit such as PICU, NICU, Pediatric CVICU, or other high-acuity pediatric critical care unit

Other Qualifications

• N95 particulate respirator duckbill mask fitting
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Shall be a U.S. citizen
• Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
• Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

Duties

• Perform a full range of RN duties in accordance with assignment under the task order, including triage; patient assessment and monitoring; use of patient monitoring and treatment equipment; appropriate nursing care, procedures, and treatments; execution of physicians’ orders within the guidelines of standard nursing practice; documentation of patient care and observations; and patient education and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Render professional intensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with medical and/or surgical conditions within the PICU.
• Continually assess condition of patients for potential or life-threatening crises.
• Identify and address deviation from baseline vital signs, assessments and laboratory tests.
• Document, report and follow through on abnormal findings with physicians/nurses.
• Recover both stable and unstable pediatric patients from general and regional anesthesia and deep sedation.
• Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Make appropriate referrals to meet short- and long-term goals in preparation for patient discharge.
• Consult other services as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Order diagnostic and therapeutic services as directed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and the patient’s clinical condition.
• Administer a wide variety of rapid-acting, highly potent medications (direct intravenous and other routes) according to unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Use a broad knowledge of drugs and intravenous therapy, including properties, indications, dosages/rates and side effects.
• Closely monitor and document patient response and adjust therapy accordingly.
• Be knowledgeable and observant in recognizing signs of abuse/neglect and take appropriate action following NMCP policies/guidelines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of diagnosis and treatment regimens in relation to the medical plan of care.
• Ensure prompt and accurate implementation of physician orders for quality outcomes.
• Provide RN coverage when warranted for medical transports to retrieve critically ill children from other health care facilities for the purpose of receiving care at NMCP.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and monitor the performance of sophisticated equipment used in the care of critically ill patients, including but not limited to: mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring equipment, cardiac monitors, etc.
• Interpret and respond to complex technological data generated by such equipment.
• Maintain passwords and access to essential equipment required to carry out nursing duties.
• Assist the privileged providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide emotional support or make appropriate referral for patients and significant others.
• Assess patient for emotional and social impact of illness or hospitalization.
• Assess and recognize cultural beliefs about illness and health care of ethnic groups that are significantly represented.
• Provide constructive and timely input to the supervisor on orientation appraisals of nonprivileged providers and staff who provide patient care services.
• Assist in the communication of new or modified hospital policies and procedures to personnel thoroughly and promptly.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Perform routine unit duties independently without specific instructions.
• Complete appropriate skills inventory/competency checklists and appropriate training materials in a timely manner.
• Provide Government with appropriate documentation upon completion.
• Keep current in continuing education programs for the improvement of patient care and maintain current nursing practice by attending seminars, programs or workshops for continuing education.
• Provide evidence of active participation to Government in way of training certificate, membership card, or other form of acceptable documentation.

Hours

• Shifts normally are scheduled for 12 hours periods. 06:45-19:15 and 18:45-07:15.
• On Call coverage is minimum of one shift every 12 weeks.

Base Down Days

• During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked.
• If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).

Special Requirements/Skills

• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able and willing to reprioritise on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Flexible and able to work with various personalities.
• Teamwork skills required.
• Time management skills required.
• The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential.
• High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.