RN Medical Surgical Unit

Overview Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking experienced Registered Nurse (RN) candidates to provide high-quality, comprehensive nursing care within the Medical Surgical Unit (Med/Surg) at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). These positions will support the care of patients with complex medical and surgical conditions and require nurses who are comfortable managing high-acuity patients and providing care across a wide range of ages and clinical needs. This role requires a dependable nursing professional who can meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement. The ideal candidate will bring recent registered nursing experience in a primary care or occupational medicine setting, a current unrestricted RN license, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to supporting mission readiness and high-quality care for service members and eligible patient populations. Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities Obtain and document patient and family history, medical directives, assessments, symptoms, reactions, and progress. Assess patients, develop and manage individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate patient responses. Administer medications and blood products safely, including IV, IM, oral, subcutaneous, transdermal, and rectal medications. Maintain knowledge of medication actions, adverse effects, interactions, and appropriate dosages. Chemotherapy RNs: May administer anti-cancer chemotherapy only after completing the required documented education and providing verification to the COR and unit. Monitor and interpret information collected by LVNs and unlicensed personnel and notify medical staff of significant findings. Provide patient and family education and serve as a patient advocate. Perform direct patient-care activities such as lifting, turning, transporting, ambulating, positioning, hygiene, feeding, and range-of-motion exercises. Assist physicians with treatments and examinations and complete patient admissions and discharges. Manage appropriate procedures involving the tissue/skin bank and blood bank. Communicate patient status and pertinent information during handoffs and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Participate in patient-care conferences, nursing reports, team/unit meetings, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary care conferences. Follow MAMC documentation, quality assurance, risk management, and patient/staff safety requirements. Recognize abnormal and potentially life-threatening conditions and initiate lifesaving measures when necessary. Operate emergency equipment such as EKG machines and cardiac monitors and respond appropriately to cardiac/respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe trauma, and psychiatric emergencies. Maintain professionalism and composure when interacting with patients, families, and individuals who may be distressed, angry, or difficult. Minimum Requirements US Citizen Degree/Education: Minimum of Associate’s degree in nursing. The school must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). For education outside the United States, only the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School reports are accepted (CGFNS), for overseas degree verification. BLS License Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a Registered Nurse in Medical/Surgical Unit Years of Professional Experience: 1 year in the last 2 years in the Medical/Surgical Unit Professional Certifications: License, BLS Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing Additional Information: Must pass TB Test Subject to a background/security investigation Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements. Pre-employment drug screening US Citizen Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance. The Military & Health Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to discovering and transitioning lasting solutions for troops on the battlefield and across civilian healthcare settings. Since 2011, our goal is to ensure that dynamic life-saving technologies with advances in healthcare are readily accessible when the need arises. MHRF is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr Military Health Research Foundation