RN Pediatrics

Military Health Research Foundation•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) 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 (JBLM). The role includes assessing patients, developing and updating care plans, administering medications and IV therapies, monitoring blood and blood products, collecting laboratory specimens, and managing specialized equipment and treatments. The RN also provides catheter, NG, OG, GT, GJ, and ostomy care, along with direct patient care such as positioning, ambulation, transportation, hygiene, and feeding. The RN is expected to recognize changes in patient condition, identify potential complications, and take appropriate corrective action. The position involves communicating and collaborating with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, and providing accurate patient reports and documentation. The successful candidate must meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements and work under a personal services arrangement. This position requires recent pediatric nursing experience, a current unrestricted RN license, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care to pediatric patients with varying medical and surgical needs. Compensation is $55.00 per hour.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
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.
Current unrestricted RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
At least one year of qualifying Registered Nurse experience in pediatrics within the past two years.
Pass a TB test.
Submit 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.