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(Archived) Registered Nurse Primary Care – Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, LA

Last Updated: 2/05/20

Job Description

Place of Performance: 234 Curtiss Rd, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110

Period of Performance: Approx 1 Oct 19 – 30 Sep 20 plus option years

Shift Expectations: Schedule will be flexible and adjust based on mission/clinic needs and hours will be between 6:00am and 6:00pm. The HCW must not work more than 12 hours in a day or more than 40 hours per week. Every effort will be made to submit schedules at least 3 months in advance. However, at least 48hrs notice will be provided for any schedule changes.

Qualifications:

  • Degree: Associates Degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • License: Shall possess and maintain an unrestricted licensed in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.
  • Experience: Minimum two years of experience REQUIRED

Core Duties:

  • Position requires heavy telephone triage
  • Performs procedures, such as urinary catheterizations, visual acuity tests, electrocardiography (ECG/EKG), blood glucose monitoring, nebulization therapy, irrigation of eyes and ears, intravenous fluid therapy and wound care IAW established guidelines/policy.
  • Assesses patient’s response to intervention(s).
  • Utilizes analytical thinking and critical decision making prior to treatment(s) based on knowledge of the effects on the physiological processes and current condition of the patient.
  • Assists providers with procedures and treatments as needed.
  • Oversight, mentorship, orientation, and/or training may include, but is not limited to, aerospace medical technicians, medical/nursing assistants, administrative medical personnel, licensed practical/vocational nurses, volunteers, and/or students, as assigned.
  • Sets up and operates a variety of specialized medical equipment, such as, but not limited to, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), cardiac and vital sign monitoring devices, IV pumps, EKG units, pulse oximetry, and electronic fetal monitoring devices.
  • 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 MTF.
  • 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.

Company Details

Orlando, Florida, United States
Ghost specializes in providing Physicians, Advance Practice Clinicians, Dental Service Professionals, RNs, LPNs, Ancillary Care Providers and Allied Health Clinicians for temporary assignments with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The Department of Defense and Indian Health Service health programs as well as supporting commercial healthcare facilities nationwide. We also provide IT, Engine...