Registered Nurse - General (Ongoing Recruitment)

About the position

The RN Level 2 Nursing Services position involves providing nursing care at Tripler Army Medical Center, Warrior Ohana Medical Home, and Desmond Doss Health Clinic in Oahu, Hawaii. The facility operates 24/7, including holidays, and nurses may be assigned to various units including Medical/Surgical, Pediatric, OB/GYN, Surgical Admission Center, Float Pool, and Psychiatry. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of nursing practices and the ability to respond to emergencies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate optimal clinical outcomes concerning care quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and established policies.
• Perform physical exams and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and other personalized interventions.
• Direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals.
• Make patient care assignments based on personnel's scope of practice.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react in emergencies.
• Communicate and collaborate with the healthcare team regarding patient care.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as needed.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric, OB/GYN, or Pediatric nursing within the last 5 years.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unencumbered RN license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved training program.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification for Telemetry Units.
• Pass the Telemetry and Medication Exam within a week of starting work in the Medical/Surgical Unit.

Nice-to-haves

• Board certification in nursing specialty areas.
• Experience in a military healthcare setting.
• Competency in using electronic medical records and healthcare technology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.