RN Medical Surgical Unit

Military Health Research Foundation•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive nursing care in the Medical Surgical Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Nurses will care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of ages and clinical needs, including high-acuity patients. The role is performed under a personal services arrangement and requires compliance with government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements. The nurse obtains and documents patient information, assesses patients, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, administers medications and blood products, and provides education and advocacy. The position includes direct patient-care activities, assisting with examinations and treatments, supporting admissions and discharges, and responding to emergencies. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team, participates in conferences and discharge planning, and follows MAMC documentation, quality assurance, risk management, and safety requirements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, hold at least an accredited associate degree in nursing, maintain a current license and BLS certification, and have at least one year of qualifying Medical/Surgical Unit RN experience within the past two years. Employment is subject to TB testing, a background/security investigation, DHA vaccination requirements, and pre-employment drug screening. Contract workers must maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with the policy at the place of performance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
At least an associate 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 nursing license; the posting specifies an unrestricted RN license in its overview.
BLS certification.
At least one year of qualifying Registered Nurse experience in a Medical/Surgical Unit within the past two years.
Pass a TB test.
Pass a background/security investigation.
Comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
Complete pre-employment drug screening.
Maintain good personal hygiene and a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with the policy at the place of performance.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document patient and family histories, medical directives, assessments, symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Assess patients, develop and manage individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate patient responses.
Safely administer medications and blood products through IV, IM, oral, subcutaneous, transdermal, and rectal routes.
Maintain knowledge of medication actions, adverse effects, interactions, and appropriate dosages.
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Monitor and interpret information collected by LVNs and unlicensed personnel and notify medical staff of significant findings.
Educate patients and families and act as a patient advocate.
Provide direct patient care, including lifting, turning, transporting, ambulating, positioning, hygiene, feeding, and range-of-motion exercises.
Assist physicians with treatments and examinations and complete patient admissions and discharges.
Manage appropriate procedures involving the tissue/skin bank and blood bank.
Communicate patient status and pertinent information during handoffs and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in patient-care conferences, nursing reports, team/unit meetings, discharge planning, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
Follow MAMC documentation, quality assurance, risk management, and patient and staff safety requirements.
Recognize abnormal and potentially life-threatening conditions and initiate lifesaving measures when necessary.
Operate emergency equipment such as EKG machines and cardiac monitors, and respond appropriately to cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe trauma, and psychiatric emergencies.
Maintain professionalism and composure when interacting with patients, families, and individuals who may be distressed, angry, or difficult.