Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Decypher; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Medical/Surgical RN to join their professional team at Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord. This role is not just a job; it’s a career where your skills and compassion can make a real difference in the lives of patients. You will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, administering medications, and advocating for patients while collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 US States.
• One year of experience in nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments, monitors patient progress.
• Develops and manages nursing care plans, instructs patients and families.
• Communicates patient information to healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Nursing Assessment

Patient Advocacy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Associate's degree in nursing (ASN)

Job description

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Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local, and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy are respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team.

Decypher is seeking a Medical/Surgical RN candidate to support the Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, WA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in nursing (ASN)
• One Year of Experience in Nursing
• Current unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 US States and/or territories.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NACI background check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains patient history, pertinent family history, and advanced medical directive information. Observes, assesses, and records symptoms, reactions, and progress; assists physicians during treatments and examinations.
• Administers medication and prescribed treatments, completes admissions and discharges, and promotes convalescence and rehabilitation. RNs are responsible for monitoring and interpretation of collected data by the LVNs and unlicensed assisted personnel, informing the medical staff as appropriate.
• Functions as a patient advocate. Assesses patient/family knowledge level, develops, and implements a plan of instruction and documents demonstrated level of understanding.
• The RN assesses the patient and plans for appropriate nursing care. The care provided is documented in the patient's medical record along with their progress.
• RNs also develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate.
• Verifies transcription of physician orders. Administers medications and blood products with knowledge of actions and usual dosages of commonly used drugs.
• Medications shall be administered within the scope of nursing practice and include intravenous, subcutaneous, oral, transdermal, rectal, and intramuscular.
• Performs a vast array of direct patient care procedures to include but not limited to range of motion, clothing, and feeding patients.
• Manages care of patients for a wide range of procedures of an advanced nature and difficulty where there is a high risk for infection and bodily functions are mechanically assisted by life support equipment.
• Manages and ensures proper procedures are followed with the tissue/skin bank and blood bank.
• Plans and implements care with the collaboration of other healthcare providers. Calls report to the appropriate unit/ward and provides pertinent data such as surgical procedures performed, patient problems, nursing diagnosis and actions, patient response, specialized care, and equipment necessary to support the patient.
• HCWs will be required to float within similar specialties.

Compensation will be no less than that required by applicable Federal or State regulations, including as applicable, but not limited to that defined in applicable Area Wage Determination (AWD) tables as required under the Service Contract Act (SCA) $36.37 per hour.

Additional premium rate will be added and discussed at the time of the interview.