Registered Nurse - Pediatrics
About The Position
QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in the Pediatric Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Washington. The role includes patient assessment, care planning, medication and IV therapy administration, monitoring blood and blood products, specimen collection, specialized equipment and treatment management, and direct patient care. The nurse must recognize changes in patient condition, identify potential complications, and take appropriate corrective action. The position requires collaboration and communication with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, along with accurate reporting and documentation. The RN will work under a personal services arrangement and must meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements. The duty location is Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Telework is not allowed. Duty schedules include day, evening, and night shifts, with multiple stated shift times; four-hour shifts may be implemented if needed by the unit. The nurse may also assist in other MAMC clinical areas as needed.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in nursing from a school accredited by ACEN and/or CCNE. For education outside the United States, CGFNS reports are accepted for overseas degree verification.
- Current unrestricted RN license.
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- At least one year of qualifying experience as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics within the past two years.
- Must pass a TB test.
- Subject to a background/security investigation.
- Must comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
- Must complete pre-employment drug screening.
- Must meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Recent pediatric nursing experience.
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to provide safe, compassionate care to pediatric patients with varying medical and surgical needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive assessment and total care for pediatric patients.
- Administer complex treatments, including IV push medications.
- Monitor invasive and non-invasive equipment and evaluate fluid balance and laboratory results.
- Develop and update individualized patient care plans.
- Provide and receive patient reports and communicate with nurses and physicians.
- Administer and monitor IV fluids, blood, and blood products.
- Perform catheter, NG, OG, GT, GJ, and ostomy care.
- Perform IV placements, laboratory draws, and specimen collection through appropriate routes.
- Change IV fluids and tubing while identifying and addressing potential complications.
- Administer medications through oral, IM, SQ, IV, and topical routes.
- Provide direct pediatric care, including lifting, turning, ambulating, transporting, positioning, hygiene, dressing, and feeding.
- Work within scope of practice and assist in other MAMC clinical areas as needed.
- Maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with policy at the place of performance.
Benefits
- Paid leave.
- Employer-sponsored group medical insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Vision insurance options.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- Legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance options.
- Flexible spending account and health savings account options for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
- Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an immediately vested employer contribution match.
- Professional courses and certifications.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
