REGISTERED NURSE - PEDIATRICS

Department: LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

Employment Type: Contract

Location: LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

Compensation: $35.00 - $40.00 / hour

Description

Minimum Qualifications:


Degree/Education:


•Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or as otherwise identified in the TO.


Experience: 


•Two years of experience in nursing as identified after graduation. Shall be required to demonstrate nurse clinical competency initially and annually, IAW AFI 46-101.


Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse as required in the TO. 




HCW Duties: The duties for the HCW are as follows:


Core Duties:


•Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. 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 MTF.


• Perform physical exam and health histories.


• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.


• Appropriately triage and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions according to established policies/procedures and guidelines used in the MTF.


• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.


• Prepare and administer appropriate vaccinations for pediatric population according to established policies/procedures and guidelines used in the MTF.


• Direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals.


• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.


• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.


• 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 organization.


• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.


• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.


• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.




Hours of Performance: The performance hours of the MTF are as follows:
Monday through Friday, 0700-1600 in accordance with MTF duty hours. No weekends, Holidays or scheduled base/facility closure days. The contractor will be notified of any scheduled base/facility closure days at least 14 days in advance.

Key Responsibilities

Core Duties:


•Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. 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 MTF.


• Perform physical exam and health histories.


• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.


• Appropriately triage and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions according to established policies/procedures and guidelines used in the MTF.


• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.


• Prepare and administer appropriate vaccinations for pediatric population according to established policies/procedures and guidelines used in the MTF.


• Direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals.


• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.


• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.


• 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 organization.


• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.


• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.


• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications: