Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides clinical nursing care in the Emergency Medicine Department at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The position is shared by two individuals in part-time status, with a schedule of 20 hours per week (40 hours bi-weekly). It is a direct-hire solicitation and is designated Mission Essential.

The nurse provides emergency department care to patients of any age, performs triage that considers physical and psychosocial factors, and observes, monitors, and assesses patient conditions. The role includes operating and monitoring complex clinical equipment and documenting care in the health record; determining and implementing appropriate emergency measures; and teaching, onboarding, and mentoring nursing staff while assisting with complex nursing and diagnostic procedures.

The role requires a current, unrestricted professional nursing license, an accredited nursing education credential, and at least one year of professional nursing experience involving emergency department care, assistance with complex nursing and diagnostic procedures, and medication administration. The position requires current Basic Life Support certification and may involve irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules. Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program, subject to the stated federal employee exemption.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination.
• For graduates of foreign nursing schools, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience providing care to emergency department patients, assisting physicians with complex nursing and diagnostic procedures, and administering medications as prescribed; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Subject to background investigation and periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
• Subject to applicant and random drug testing; selectees must sign DA Form 5019 agreeing to participate in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• May be required to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.
• The position requires a one-year probationary period and direct deposit of pay.
• U.S. citizens may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care to Emergency Department patients of any age group.
• Perform triage while considering physical and psychosocial elements.
• Observe, monitor, and assess patients’ conditions.
• Operate and monitor complex clinical equipment, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, intravenous infusion pumps, and defibrillators, and document appropriately in the health record.
• Determine and implement appropriate emergency measures.
• Teach, onboard, and mentor professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.
• Assist with complex nursing and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer medications as prescribed, as included in the qualifying experience description.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree