Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics Inpatient Unit (Temporary)

Overview ERP International is seeking a temporary Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Inpatient Pediatrics Unit at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA. Responsibilities Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals; facilitate optimal outcomes in clinical care, quality, and cost effectiveness. Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF. Perform physical exams and health histories. Provide health promotions, counseling, and education. Administer medications, wound care, and other personalized interventions. May provide clinical direction or assist in instruction of care provided by other healthcare professionals within scope of clinical privileges; may not serve as Charge Nurse on a unit/ward. Provide clinical direction for making patient care assignments based on scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel. Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations. Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people to inform the healthcare team of plans/actions and to educate patients and families. Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate. Maintain a level of productivity comparable with peers performing similar services. Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities. Practice aseptic techniques; comply with infection control guidelines, proper handling and disposal of infectious wastes, and universal precautions. Function with awareness and application of safety procedures; perform effectively in emergency patient situations following established protocols; document events. Anticipate potential problems or emergencies and take appropriate actions; notify supervisor or leadership when issues exceed the HCW’s scope. Apply awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care to manage situations with reduced risk. Participate in the Family Advocacy Program as directed, including medical examination, documentation, and reporting. Maintain awareness of patient/significant others' rights as identified within the MTF. Maintain accountability for own professional practice; participate in continuing education and the command’s Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate care; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend corrective actions. Assist with in-service training and provide training or clinical direction to government HCWs (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students). Attend and participate in meetings as directed; perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care. Operate and utilize automated systems (e.g., ADS, MHS Genesis); participate in PI and RM functions as prescribed. Maintain DOD email account and respond to communications; maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associate Degree in Nursing. Experience: Minimum 2 years within the last 5 years in an inpatient pediatric ward setting. Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS; PALS. Licensure: Full, current, and unrestricted nursing license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; must maintain licensure to practice in the United States. Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr