Registered Nurse - Primary Care

77 consultants•Twentynine Palms, CA

3d•$40 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize clinical outcomes and manage patient care efficiently. The nurse will uphold standards of care, perform physical examinations, implement health promotion initiatives, administer medications, and provide tailored interventions. Responsibilities also include directing other healthcare personnel, responding to emergencies, facilitating communication among stakeholders, coordinating referrals, executing nursing services, and engaging in research to advance clinical practice.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or as specified in the To.
A minimum of one year of nursing experience in a primary care setting within the last two years.
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from either AHA or ARC.
Candidates must successfully pass a government background check to obtain the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification: Not applicable.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize clinical outcomes, ensuring effective patient care management that aligns with quality and cost efficiency metrics.
Uphold compliance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and guidelines pertinent to the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
Execute comprehensive physical examinations and compile detailed health histories.
Implement health promotion initiatives, along with patient education and counseling strategies.
Administer medications, provide wound care, and deliver a variety of tailored interventions as per individualized care plans.
Oversee and direct the medical care provided by other healthcare personnel, ensuring adherence to scope of practice and competency levels.
Assess and respond to adverse clinical signs and symptoms, particularly in emergency scenarios, with prompt clinical intervention.
Facilitate clear communication and collaboration among diverse healthcare stakeholders to relay care plans and enhance patient and family education, ultimately benefiting both the patient and the healthcare organization.
Coordinate referrals and schedule appointments for specialty care as clinically indicated.
Execute nursing services delineated in the To.
Engage in research activities aimed at advancing clinical practice and enhancing patient outcomes.