The posting
We have a new opening for a Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology at Nellis AFB in North Las Vegas, NV.
General Knowledge:
- Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience in assessing adult and geriatric patients, as appropriate.
- Utilize the nursing process as a basis for professional
- Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments, as appropriate.
- Knowledge of disease management and education
- Working knowledge of military health care system including TRICARE health benefits or a working knowledge of the principles of fee-for-services, preferred provider network and managed care/HMO organizations is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents, to specifically include chemotherapeutic, immunotherapy agents, and disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS), including the desired effects, side effects, and
- Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients’ conditions including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
Job Specific Details and Tasks:
- Manages patient care requirements within the unit as well as coordinates with ancillary departments and outside organizations to ensure the continuum of care.
- Is accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
- Performs a full range of nursing procedures to include, but not limited to: patient counseling and education, telephone consultations with patients, reviewing charts, intravenous fluid administration, oxygen administration, vital signs monitoring and recording, specimen collection, and other unit-specific procedures as prescribed by the
- Participates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, as
- Participates in peer
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for adult and geriatric
- Synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical
- Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
- Ensures compliance with standards of care, practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for Assessment includes but is not limited to: physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, language barriers, age specific, and discharge planning needs.
- Assesses patients, including the ability to assess/evaluate/triage
- Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency
- Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, pharmacy, radiology, and lab to plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Collects and assesses significant patient history information and performs all necessary patient teaching.
- Excellent oral communication skills for patient/family education. Prescribes and communicates treatment plans in accordance with established clinic Telephone
- Effectively communicates and collaborates 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 to meet organizational mission and goals.
- Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity, including telephone contacts.
- Performs telephone follow-up
- Skilled in setting up, operating, and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, oxygen analyzers, suction, vital signs monitoring devices, and other clinic specific equipment.
- Ensure medication/supplies are replenished and stored within regulatory
- Recognized adverse signs and symptoms and quickly responds to medical emergencies as
- Initiates CPR if required and assists with providing ACLS measures when
- Provides clinical oversite of all paraprofessionals involved in the provision of therapeutic
- Ensures for proper documentation and coding of procedures and
- Completes orientation, competency verification, and educational programs in accordance with facility and unit specified guidelines.
- Serves and participates in committees, functions, and other meetings as Provides relevant and timely information to these groups.
- Assists with decision-making for process improvement
- Participates in customer service initiatives, quality projects, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.
- Ensures a safe work environment for patients and employees in accordance with regulatory, infection control, national and local standards and policies.
- Assists providing nursing care in other clinics at the discretion of the clinic Medical Director and flight leadership.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday within the main clinic operating hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm
Shift Structure: A flexible schedule, including 10-hour shifts, will be assigned by the Government supervisor to ensure clinic coverage and meet patient care needs. All shifts include a minimum 30-minute uncompensated lunch break.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree: Possess a Bachelors degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Experience: Must have been employed in an Infusion Center/Clinic with at least 12 months experience within the past 24 months.
Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse from any state.
Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) are required. Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Corporation (ONCC) Chemotherapy Biotherapy certification is required at hire or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Must maintain currency of certifications at NO cost to the government.
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.
Benefits
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: $34.00 - $61.50/hr depending on experience
Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 paid with first paycheck!
