Registered Nurse - Pediatrics w/bonus - 5388

Vantage Search Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

11 Federal Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/401K options

CME Stipend

Job summary

Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA seeks a Registered Nurse - Pediatrics to join its medical team. Coordinate patient care with a wide range of healthcare professionals to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.

The role requires an Associate or Bachelor of Nursing degree, an active RN license, pediatric nursing experience, and current BLS certification. Responsibilities include exams, health histories, education, and referrals.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors in Nursing from NLNAC/CCNE-accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of recent full-time pediatric RN experience.
• Current, full, active RN license.
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC) is required.
• Ability to pass government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with diverse healthcare professionals.
• Perform physical exams and health histories.
• Provide health promotion, counseling and education to patients.
• Administer medications and wound care.
• Direct and supervise care provided by other nurses and staff.
• Make referrals and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Maintain adherence to policies and standards of care.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelors in Nursing (NLNAC/CCNE)

Job description

We have a new opening for a Registered Nurse - Pediatrics at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA 23665

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 facility.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Direct and supervise care provide 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 unit.
• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm to include a one-hour uncompensated lunch break.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree: Possess an Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of recent full-time clinical pediatric experience as a RN.
• Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse
• Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $38.00 - $41.00/hr depending on experience

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000.00 payable with first paycheck!