Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology

Spectrum Healthcare Resources•Nellis AFB, NV

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology at Nellis Air Force Base, in Las Vegas Nevada. This contract position offers: Employee status and access to a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and, Vision, 401(K), PTO and Sick time. The position involves caring for an active duty, retiree, and their families with a fully insured patient population. The duty hours are Monday-Friday, with 10-hour shifts between 0600am and 1800pm, including a 30-minute lunch.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen, or lawful permanent resident, or alien authorized to work in the US.
Shall have and maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Shall hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS). Certifications must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
Shall have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university; National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a clinical nurse in the medical/surgical, critical care inpatient, or emergency department settings and have been employed in one of those work settings within the past 36 months.
Minimum of one (1) year experience providing moderate sedation with recovery.

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness.
Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility.
Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
Recognizes adverse signs and symptoms and reacts quickly in emergency situations.
Provides pre-procedural counseling and education for patients planning to undergo GI procedures.