RN - Urgent Care
About The Position
This is a full-time contract position for a Registered Nurse in an Urgent Care setting. The role involves providing direct ambulatory and episodic nursing care to adult DHS Federal Personnel, Authorized Government Populations, Active-Duty U.S. Coast Guard Personnel, and Eligible Beneficiaries. The clinic supports occupational health and urgent care services, including treatment for acute non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, occupational health screenings, travel medicine, and more. The position requires onsite clinical coverage with potential for surge or extended-hour support. The nurse will work as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team, including physicians and other nursing personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an Accredited Nursing Program
- Current, Full, Active, and Unrestricted Registered Nurse License Acceptable Under Applicable DHS/DHA and Duty-Location Requirements
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification Required
- Minimum of One Year of Professional Registered Nurse Experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Clinic, or a Comparable Clinical Setting
- Must Be a U.S. Citizen, Noncitizen National, Lawful Permanent Resident, or Other Individual Legally Authorized to Work in the United States
- Ability to Stand and Walk for Extended Periods, Bend, Type and Navigate EHR Systems, Lift and Carry up to 25 Pounds, Assist Patients, and Respond Rapidly to Urgent or Emergent Situations
- Must Be Available and Committed to the Full-Time Onsite Assignment and Any Authorized Mission-Related Surge Support
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Emergency Nursing, or Occupational Health Credentials
- Occupational Health, Emergency Care, Federal Healthcare, or Government Clinical Operations Experience
Responsibilities
- Provide Direct Ambulatory and Episodic Nursing Care Within the Authorized Scope of Practice, Standing Orders, Clinical Protocols, and Applicable Standards of Care
- Perform Patient Intake, Triage, Initial Clinical Assessments, and Focused Nursing Assessments
- Obtain and Document Subjective and Objective Findings, Vital Signs, Chief Complaints, Medical History, Allergies, Treatments, Medications, Procedures, Outcomes, and Disposition Information
- Provide Nursing Care for Acute, Non-Life-Threatening Illnesses and Injuries
- Assist Physicians and Other Providers with Examinations, Procedures, Treatments, and Patient Flow
- Administer Prescribed Medications, Treatments, Injections, Immunizations, and Prophylactic Agents Through Approved Routes
- Perform Wound Care, Splinting, EKGs, Point-of-Care Testing, Vital Sign Monitoring, and Other Authorized Nursing Procedures
- Collect Laboratory Specimens and Ensure Proper Identification, Handling, Documentation, and Processing
- Participate in Required Training, Competency Assessments, Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, Risk Management, and Emergency or Mission-Support Activities
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Benefits
- $60/hr
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
