Registered Nurse (RN)
American Hospital Services Group LLC is currently recruiting for an Adult Critical Intensive Care RN to work as a civilian contractor at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA.
Malpractice is covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Job Description:
Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes specific to the critical care unit population to include all ages of the spectrum from pediatrics to geriatrics. Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate, as seen in critically ill patients. Knowledge of preventative health schedules, procedures, processes, and education methods. Ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions. Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient's condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
The duties required by the intensive care unit nurse positions are as follows, but not limited to: Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness. Participates in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate. Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and
legal boundaries. Excellent patient assessment skills. Ability to effectively 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. Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues Skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.
Qualifications/Requirements/Certifications:
* Must have a current BLS and ACLS certifications. Must have completed an adult trauma training course. Must have graduated from a critical care training course.
* A current unrestricted license from any one of the 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands is acceptable.
For more information: Contact Ron Knight at 1-800-872-8626 x248 or email resume to: rknight@ahsg.us or fax to: 888-592-7896
American Hospital Services Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, AA/M/F/D/V. Native preference under PL93-638. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.