MedSurg Registered Nurse-Government Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Degree/Education:

• Degree/Education: A diploma, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Nursing from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated state accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. A copy of the college transcript and diploma shall be submitted.

Certifications:

• Certifications: All HCWs shall maintain current certification in a basic provider cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course through the American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS) from the American Red Cross (ARC). Web-based classes do not meet the MTF standards.

Experience:

• Experience: A minimum of one year experience in the past three years in the required specialty.

Board Certification:

• Board Certification: None required.

Licensure:

• Licensure: Possess and maintain a current, active, valid, unrestricted registered nurse license in at least one U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. All licenses shall be unencumbered and remain in effect during employment.

Specialty Requirements:

• All personnel performing under this contract action shall remain employees of the Contractor, supervised by the Chief of the Department or their Government representative. Military (active or reserve) and Government civilian personnel are excluded from performing services under this contract action.

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient history, observe, assess, and record symptoms and progress.

• Assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medication and prescribed treatments.

• Complete admissions and discharges, promote convalescence and rehabilitation.

• Function as a patient advocate; assess patient/family knowledge and provide education.

• Document all patient care and progress utilizing MAMC documentation standards.

• Assess patients, plan appropriate nursing care, and manage nursing care plans.

• Instruct patients and families in proper care; improve or maintain health.

• Communicate patient information to charge nurse/physician.

• Administer medications and blood products within nursing scope.

• Manage direct patient care procedures and assist with advanced procedures.

• Manage care of patients for procedures with high infection risk and life support equipment.

• Ensure compliance with tissue/skin bank and blood bank procedures.

• Provide professional oversight for licensed practical nurses and unlicensed ancillary personnel.

• Participate in quality assurance/risk management and respond to breaches of standard procedures.

• Participate in research projects and committees as assigned.

• Assist in providing conscious sedation when trained.

• Utilize comprehensive knowledge of workload requirements to distribute/redistribute personnel resources.

• Attend patient care conferences and discharge planning sessions.

• Manage interpersonal relationships; maintain composure in emergency situations.

• Initiate life-saving measures in emergencies; operate emergency equipment.

Staffing and Scheduling:

• Work Schedule: Medical/Surgical RNs work Monday – Sunday, including holidays and shift work (evening, nights, and/or days).

• Breaks: 30-minute lunch break and two 15-minute breaks, scheduled during shifts.

• Scheduling: Specific schedule provided one month in advance; alternative schedules may be implemented with mutual agreement.

• Communication: Planned absences communicated to Government supervisor in advance.