NURSE (CLINICAL/COMM-OCC HLTH)

Overview

 

Madigan Army Medical Center is seeking a NURSE (CLINICAL/COMM-OCC HLTH) to join our growing team! 

 

The facility is one of four Level II Trauma Centers in Washington State and participates in unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims beyond the gates of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

 

At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care. 

 

 

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the welcoming neighboring communities. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed—the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and new sports are a way of life in Washington State.

 

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

Serves as a Public Health Nurse/Community Health Nurse for a Defense Health Agency (DHA) Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). Responsible for providing essential Public Health Services and comprehensive Community Health Assessment of the serviced area.

 

MAJOR DUTIES:

 

Responsible for the following major areas in Public Health Nursing: Health Consultation Services-Child Youth Services, Disease Prevention and Control, and other Infectious Diseases and Health Promotion in support of the readiness of the warfighting forces. Identifies health needs and apply primary prevention intervention

 

1. Administers and interprets AR 608-10 and interim guidance on the health requirements for CYS staff and clients. As a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team Inspections (MDTI); conducts initial, monthly and/or quarterly, Health and Sanitation inspections for youth centers, school age services, child development centers, and family child care. Follows all protocols, policies and reporting process utilizing available tools in place for site assessment visits. Plans, coordinates, conducts and evaluates health education classes on medication administration, communicable diseases, pediatric health conditions and health promotion practices. Advises CYS Director and Staff of proper health and sanitation; and develops action plans for the CYS Multi-disciplinary Inclusion Action Team (MIAT) meetings and Accommodation Processes IAW AR 608-10 and AR 608-75 on pediatric health and developmental concerns as they arise for children enrolled in CYS programs. Ensures that CYS Director and staff are aware of all new, current, and revised requirements for requesting medical exception to policies and situations such as use of medications or immunizations. Provides information, instruction, precautions, and reporting requirements related to reports of communicable disease clusters or outbreaks. Coordinates with MTF providers, off post health care providers, hospitals, DoDEA schools and local public health departments in consultation with CYS, to facilitate appropriate care.

 

2. Epidemiology Program:

Plans, directs, administers, and evaluates a segment of the serviced population as part of the Epidemiology Program. Independently evaluates the effectiveness of surveillance and control of communicable and infectious diseases, identifies deficiencies, and implements measures to improve processes pertaining to infection control, health promotion, wellness, and individual home visits. Functions independently or in a team to conduct epidemiological investigations of disease outbreaks, communicable disease surveillance, and control in accordance with policies, regulations and standards of operations. Assesses environmental hazards and other health threats using appropriate guidance, the Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-Based Epidemics (ESSENCE) and the Army Disease Reportab