RN- Internal Medicine

Spectrum Healthcare Resources•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an excellent opportunity for a civilian RN at Nellis Air Force Base, in Las Vegas Nevada. This position offers an outpatient environment with updated facilities, freedom from on-call responsibilities, and an emphasis on work-life balance. The role involves caring for a compliant and appreciative patient population, providing an opportunity to give back and care for our Nation's military and their dependents.

Requirements

U.S. citizen
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a college or university accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Three years of experience in nursing after graduation.
Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty.
Experience in assessing adult and geriatric patients, as appropriate.
Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments, as appropriate.
Knowledge of preventive health schedules, disease management and population health principles, and education methods.
Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use.
Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient’s condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
Graduate from an accredited community college, junior college, college, university or vocational nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Three years of practical or vocational nurse experience after graduation.
BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Strongly preferred working knowledge of the military health care system including TRICARE health benefits.
Working knowledge of the principles of fee-for-services, preferred provider network and managed care/HMO organizations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions.
Coordinate patient care through a continuum and facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility.
Provide care within ethical and legal boundaries.
Assess patients, including the ability to assess/evaluate telephonically or virtually.
Perform physical exams and health histories.
Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family, and for the organization.