Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Aspen Medical; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses specializing in Pediatrics to provide essential care at military medical facilities across the U.S. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse patient population while ensuring high-quality medical services. You'll be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care, monitoring patient health, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. This opportunity not only promises competitive compensation but also emphasizes a strong work-life balance, making it an ideal choice for nursing professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Virtual Interviews

Year-long contract

Flexible locations throughout the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid nursing license from a U.S. jurisdiction.
• One year of pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients.
• Monitor vital signs and initiate life-saving measures as needed.
• Assist with administrative duties in the clinic.

Skills

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Basic Life Support

Nursing Care

Infection Control Techniques

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

Introduction: Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses who specialize in Pediatrics, to partner with us in providing temporary contracted medical services to Military Treatment Facilities throughout the United States. Today’s posting will place you at the primary location of Madigan Army Medical Center. This opportunity allows employees to work with the federal government, offering competitive compensation and a strong work-life balance.

Hospital: Madigan Army Medical Center

Location: United States, Joint Base Lewis-McCord (JBLM) Tacoma, Washington

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Degree/Education: A diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate in Nursing from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the applicant completed the program.
2. Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) in addition to Basic Life Support.
3. Experience: One year of qualifying experience in the specialty is preferred.
4. Licensure: Military, civil service, and contract personnel must maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license or other authorizing document such as a certification or registration from any U.S. jurisdiction.

Core Duties:

1. Provide comprehensive professional nursing care to pediatric patients from ages 1 day to 18 years of age.
2. Initiate intravenous lines as ordered and obtain blood samples for lab and chemistries and other specimens, as ordered.
3. Initiates infection control techniques when caring for all patients but especially for Immune-compromised.
4. Monitor blood pressure, respiration, temperature, and weight.
5. Set up oxygen tanks/wall oxygen and monitor patients while on oxygen.
6. Insert urinary catheters using aseptic techniques.
7. Perform dressing changes/minor wound care, splinting, and operate patient care equipment.
8. Initiate life-saving measures in the absence of a physician to the contract employee’s level of training.
9. Ensure that the rooms are cleaned and stocked between patients.
10. Shall assure content and correctness of all prepared reports and shall sign the document to validate its contents.
11. Submit prepared documents before the end of the assigned shift.
12. Assist with administrative duties within the units/clinic to include patient flow, workload management, filing, answering the phone, and scheduling patients.
13. Ensure that isolation precautions are followed.
14. Participates in an interdisciplinary team approach to ensure quality, timely, and ethical care.
15. Provides ongoing patient education and documentation such as patient's chart.
16. Ensures daily staff assignments are completed.
17. Participates in unit continuous quality improvement activities by collecting and interpreting data, identifying trends, and making recommendations.
18. Performs chaperone and escort duties.
19. Assists patients with nutritional, hygiene, and comfort measures.

Hours of Performance/Schedule:

The performance (duty) hours of the MTF are as follows: Duty hours will vary by position and location; however, typical duty hours are scheduled between 0700 -1700, Monday through Friday. Hours are subject to change and may include nights and weekends. In the event, the HCW is required to work beyond their scheduled duty hours for any reason, the duty hours will be adjusted within the current pay period; the HCWs shall not work more than 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

1. Virtual Interviews
2. Variable of locations throughout the United States.
3. Contract: Year-long assignment
4. Hours of Performance: McClellan Satellite Clinic: M-F 0700-1800
5. Detailed pay rates will be outlined in the initial interview phase.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for 6-8 hours per day.
2. Able to distinguish between basic colors.
3. Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with customers in stressful situations.
5. Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and undergo urine drug testing.
6. Advanced medical and anatomical skills.
7. Knowledge of general surgery practices.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
9. Strong motor skills and manual dexterity.
10. Ability to work long and irregular hours.
11. Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
12. Ability to remain calm and focused on stressful situations.
13. Organizational and time management skills.

Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.