PICU Registered Nurse

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The role offers day and night shifts, full benefits, federal holiday time off, and a mission to serve military families.

Requirements include an active RN license (Diploma/AD/BSN) and BLS certification, with preferred 3 years of recent adult acute care experience. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and available for flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• RN license required (Diploma, AD or BSN).
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in medical/surgical ward or multi-specialty setting preferred; 3 years FT experience in caring for adult patients in acute care in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PICU RN qualifications and complete unit orientation and competency checks.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health care teams in English.
• Identify and use equipment and supplies properly and teach self-care to patients and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of care for patients across all ages including adult and geriatric populations.
• Understand computer operations and basic medical records documentation.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Flexibility to work weekends/holidays

US Citizenship

Education

Diploma/AD/BSN

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an exciting potential opportunity for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit(PICU) Registered Nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland! This is your chance to provide exceptional care to those who serve our country and their families, all while working in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Position Highlights:

• Excellent work/life balance | Day Shifts and Night Shifts Available
• Employee status with full complement of benefits; 11 paid federal holidays off
• Provide care to our Nation's armed forces and their dependent

Job Requirements:

• Registered Nurse license required.(Diploma, AD or BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in a medical/surgical ward or a multi-specialty environment preferred.Three (3) years full time experience within the last five years in Caring for Adult patients in an Acute Care Setting
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Be A U.S Citizen

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain qualifications and skills of a PICU RN as confirmed by completion of the Skills Checklist and verified by the contracting clinical manager. Successfully complete the unit specific orientation and competency skills checklist within the first 3 shifts. Maintain competency verification programs in accordance with unit, WRNMMC, JC guidelines.
• Read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
• Knowledgeable of equipment and supply terminology and skill sufficient to identify and use necessary equipment and supplies properly and to communicate proper use with nurses, medical staff, patients, and family members.
• Skilled to teach patients proper self-care and to motivate patients and family members to continue the procedures for promoting rapid healing Knowledgeable and possess skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age- related needs of the patients. The contract RN shall demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the appropriate patient population served: infants, children, adolescent, adults, and geriatric (>65).
• Possess knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments related to prevention, and detection of illnesses in adults. Knowledgeable in professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience in assessing adult and geriatric patients, as appropriate.
• Possess knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry ted medical records.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Militaryand VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinicsand other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR isthe military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organizationthat serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Location : Location

US-MD-Bethesda