RN Pediatrics

Military Health Research Foundation•Tacoma, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in the Pediatric Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The role involves assessment and total care, developing and updating individualized plans, administering medications and IV therapies, monitoring blood and blood products, collecting laboratory specimens, and managing specialized equipment and treatments. The nurse will also provide catheter, NG, OG, GT, GJ, and ostomy care, along with direct patient care such as positioning, ambulation, transportation, hygiene, dressing, and feeding. The RN is expected to recognize changes in patient condition and potential complications, take appropriate corrective action, communicate and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, and maintain accurate patient reporting and documentation. The position works under a personal services arrangement and requires compliance with government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements. The nurse must work within scope of practice and may assist in other MAMC clinical areas as needed.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Hold at least 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.
Hold a current, unrestricted RN license.
Hold BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Have at least one year of qualifying Registered Nurse experience in Pediatrics within the past two years.
Pass a TB test.
Be subject to 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 policy at the place of performance.

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.