Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse GS-0610-11
About The Position
Seeking a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Madigan Army Medical Center is one of four Level II Trauma Centers in Washington State and participates in unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims. At Madigan, you will practice alongside civilian and military healthcare experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards, giving you time to provide exceptional care. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, its affiliated clinics and dental clinic are located at Fort Lewis, Washington, near the city of Tacoma. Madigan AMC is one of only three designated Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command. Tacoma is a progressive city nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia, offering attractions of larger metropolitan areas with a hometown feel. The region offers excellent schools, universities, parks, festivals, and regional shopping centers. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea-Tac Airport and to the deep-water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. The local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Requirements
- US Citizens
- A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
- A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
- A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.
- Possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes providing critical care nursing in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); delivering care to pediatric, adult, or medical-surgical patients; administering medications; and operating specialized medical equipment.
- A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
- Exemption: Current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below.
- Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
- Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Education: A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing program or related medical science field.
- Exemption: Current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet one of the requirement below.
- Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program
- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program
Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced, specialized nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients ranging in age from neonate to 18 years.
- Provide support to physicians during complex and potentially life-threatening procedures, including cardioversion and the insertion of invasive lines such as arterial, venous, and pulmonary artery catheters.
- Prepare and administer high-risk medications as well as intravenous fluids, in support of initiating advanced cardiovascular life support interventions.
- Assess patients cardiac output, vital signs, peripheral perfusion, and level of consciousness, and evaluate blood gas results, including arterial and mixed venous oxygen saturation.
- Assess the effectiveness of nursing interventions based on patient responses and modify the care plan as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Design Family Nursing Care Plans to support critically ill patients and their families in achieving the highest possible level of physiological, sociological, and psychological.
Benefits
- competitive compensation packages
- paid-time off
- medical benefits
- student loan repayments
- retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
