Registered Nurse (PACU) Hampton, VA

Nitelines Usa • Hampton, VA

8d • $77,000 - $77,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NiteLines USA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. The role supports Same Day Surgery and Peri-Anesthesia Care Unit operations and may include assignments as Flight Commander of SDS/PACU, Infection Control Monitor, Charge Nurse, and other administrative duties needed for Surgical Operations. The annual pay rate is $77,000.

The nurse provides and documents patient care, follows applicable clinical policies and regulations, participates in quality improvement and peer review, and helps maintain a safe, compliant clinical environment. The position also includes staff training and support, participation in meetings and performance-improvement activities, and operation of designated clinical and administrative computer systems. The HCW must maintain professional competency, protect patient privacy, and communicate responsively with the treatment facility.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Graduate of a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse within the last two years.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certifications, in addition to Basic Life Support.
• Must not substitute an equivalency determination for the education requirements of this labor category.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly chart peer reviews and attend unit-based training to maintain competency.
• Follow unit assignments, which may include Flight Commander of SDS/PACU, Infection Control Monitor, Charge Nurse, and other administrative duties for Surgical Operations.
• Follow ASPAN guidelines and current unit-specific operating instructions and applicable DHA instructions concerning patient safety, procedural sedation, and informed consent.
• Maintain productivity comparable to others performing similar services and comply with The Joint Commission standards, applicable laws and regulations, medical practice standards, and medical staff bylaws.
• Comply with Defense Health Agency, Department of the Air Force, and local instructions and notices.
• Participate in peer review, performance improvement, and risk management activities; review patient care, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Use aseptic techniques and follow infection-control practices, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious waste and universal precautions.
• Apply safety procedures; respond efficiently to emergencies, follow protocols, document events, anticipate problems, intervene appropriately, and notify a supervisor or other designated person of issues that cannot be managed.
• Apply awareness of legal issues in patient care and manage situations to reduce risk.
• Participate in the Family Advocacy Program as directed, including appropriate examinations, documentation, and reporting.
• Respect patient and significant-other rights and maintain accountability for professional practice.
• Pursue continuing education and complete required annual command and facility training, including disaster, infection-control, harassment, bloodborne-pathogen, fire and safety, and CBRNE training.
• Provide in-service training to clinic staff and training or direction to supporting government employees as applicable.
• Attend and participate in meetings as directed.
• Complete timely, accurate, concise, and legible patient-care documentation and other required records and reports in accordance with clinic directives and local abbreviation instructions.
• Operate and manipulate CHCS, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, AHLTA, Essentris, and MHS GENESIS systems; participate in clinical staff PI and RM functions as prescribed by the Commander.
• Maintain a DOD email account as directed and respond to email and voicemail communications.
• Delegate tasks and duties appropriately when coordinating health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
• Comply with the treatment facility's HIPAA privacy and security policies.
• Obtain and maintain a National Provider Identifier in accordance with applicable DOD and MTF policy.
• Contribute positively to team building and morale as a member of a professionally diverse team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree