Registered Nurse

22nd Century Technologies Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

22nd Century Technologies Inc. seeks a healthcare professional to perform clinical duties within a Department of Defense medical facility.

The incumbent will follow unit assignments, maintain competency, and ensure documentation accuracy across CHCS, AHLTA, Essentris, and MHS GENESIS. Responsibilities include infection control, HIPAA compliance, participation in Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs, preparation of reports, participation in training and meetings, and coordination

Job description

• Perform monthly chart peer reviews attend all unit-based training to maintain competency requirements.
• Follow assignments based on the needs of the unit: Flight Commander of SDS/PACU, Infection Control Monitor, Charge Nurse, and any additional administrative duties needed for Surgical Operations.
• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
• Comply with the standards of The Joint Commission, applicable provisions of law, and the rules and regulations of any and all governmental authorities pertaining to licensure and regulation of health care personnel and medical treatment facilities, the regulations and standards of medical practice and the MTF's medical staff bylaws.
• Adhere to and comply with all the Defense Health Agency, the Department of the Air Force and local instructions and notices in effect during the term of the contract.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
• Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions.
• Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed.
• Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
• Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF: disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.
• Actively participate in the command's Performance Improvement Program.
• Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Participate in the provision of Inservice training to clinic staff members. Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., Physical Therapist Assistant, students, etc.).
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed. Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook, AHLTA, and Essentris, MHS GENESIS participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander.
• Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
• The HCW shall comply with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy and security policies of the treatment facility.
• Providers shall obtain/maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) in accordance with DOD and MTF policy/instruction.