A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Diploma, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Nursing from a professional nursing program approved by the state accrediting agency at the time of completion. Submission of college transcript and diploma required.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA), healthcare provider course or equivalent based on national guidelines. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider-Advanced (NRP) certification, renewed biennially. Fetal monitoring and STABLE certifications, renewed biennially. Attendance for MAMC BLS and ALS recertification at discretion of department COR, non-billable status.
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year qualifying experience in Labor and Delivery within the past three (3) years.
Board Certification:
None required.
Licensure:
Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. jurisdiction. Documentation of nursing license verification required.
Required Qualifications:
Technical supervision under Chief of Department or Government representative. Proficiency in electronic fetal/uterine monitoring (placement, maintenance, interpretation).
Job Responsibilities:
Perform clinical duties equivalent to military or government civil service nurses.
Designated roles:
charge nurse, team lead, orientation provider as assigned. Administer complex treatments, monitor equipment, assess fluid balance and laboratory data, administer IV push medications. Manage intraoperative care (circulation nurse duties) and postoperative (postanesthesia) care. Operate and monitor specialized monitoring, therapeutic, and resuscitative equipment. Assess and provide total care for pregnant patients through Labor and Delivery, high-risk obstetrics, and mother-baby couplets. Antepartum care for patients >18 weeks gestation, coordinate shift census and acuity, delegate staff assignments. Knowledge of neonatal transitional care.
Additional Responsibilities:
Follow scheduling procedures including shift work (evenings, nights, days), lunch and break schedules. Flexible scheduling arrangements possible with mutual agreement between Contractor and Government. Advance notice of planned absences required; changes to shift hours with five (5) day notice.
Work Schedule:
Shifts scheduled Monday through Sunday, including holidays. Specific schedules provided one month in advance. Coordination with Government for any schedule changes to maintain clinical operations.
