Registered Nurse - Special Care Unit

Planned Systems International, Inc. • Tacoma, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide high-quality, comprehensive nursing care in the Special Care Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Washington. Nurses will care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, including high-acuity patients across a wide range of ages and clinical needs. The position is performed onsite; telework is not allowed, and the nurse must meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement.

The nurse provides special-care nursing through patient assessment, care planning, treatment, monitoring, and evaluation, and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary care providers. The position includes responding to emergencies, operating specialized and emergency equipment, supporting patients and families, and maintaining professional standards for patient safety, infection control, and documentation. Duty hours may include day, evening, or night shifts; four-hour shifts may be implemented if needed by the unit.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Associate degree or higher 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 Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• At least one year of qualifying experience in the past two years as a Registered Nurse in a Special Care Unit.
• Must pass a TB test.
• Subject to a background and security investigation.
• Must be willing to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening.
• Contract workers must maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with policy at the place of performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical and special-care nursing, including patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Obtain patient and family histories and document assessments, treatments, progress, admissions, and discharges accurately.
• Monitor patients and recognize changes in condition, including potential life-threatening situations.
• Manage patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and specialized equipment, including central lines, IV lines, chest tubes, catheters, and feeding tubes.
• Administer medications and treatments according to the Five Rights and within the RN's scope of practice.
• Verify physician orders and communicate pertinent patient information to physicians and charge nurses.
• Monitor and interpret information collected by LVNs and unlicensed personnel and notify medical staff as appropriate.
• Develop and manage nursing care plans, educate patients and families, and serve as a patient advocate.
• Perform direct patient-care activities, including lifting, turning, ambulating, transporting, positioning, hygiene, feeding, and range-of-motion exercises.
• Operate emergency equipment such as defibrillators, EKG machines, and cardiac monitors.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies, including cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe trauma, and psychiatric emergencies, and initiate lifesaving measures when necessary.
• Participate in resuscitation or emergency code teams when required by the position and protocol.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare providers and participate in nursing reports, care conferences, discharge planning, and staff meetings.
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and nursing documentation standards.
• Maintain professionalism and composure with patients, families, and individuals experiencing distress or difficult situations.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Options for employer-sponsored group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options with pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution match that is immediately vested.
• Professional courses and certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree