Registered Nurse - MedSurg Float Pool

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a fast-paced inpatient medical-surgical environment at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), the Department of Defense's largest inpatient hospital and Level I Trauma Center. The RN delivers safe, evidence-based patient care, coordinates interdisciplinary treatment plans, and promotes optimal patient outcomes while adhering to military healthcare standards, Joint Commission requirements, and established nursing practices.

The Medical-Surgical RN shall:

• Perform the full scope of professional nursing duties within granted clinical privileges and scope of practice.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, family, and medical histories.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide direct patient care, including:
• Medication administration by oral, IV, intramuscular, subcutaneous, transdermal, and rectal routes.
• Wound care and dress changes.
• Patient hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Blood product administration according to established protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in health status.
• Recognize and intervene in life-threatening situations using established emergency procedures.
• Perform diagnostic procedures including phlebotomy and point-of-care testing as authorized.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, discharge instructions, and health maintenance.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and patient safety standards.
• Operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment, including infusion pumps, monitoring systems, and other clinical devices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Adapt to changing patient acuity, staffing needs, and workload demands.
• Float to other comparable patient care units as assigned and within competency level.

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.

Licensure

• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license from any U.S. state, territory, district, or jurisdiction.
• License must remain current throughout employment.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of RN experience within the last two (2) years in an acute care inpatient setting.

Certifications

• Required:
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred or Unit-Specific:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) for designated Medical-Surgical specialty units.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of adult medical-surgical nursing principles and standards.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a dynamic environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and nursing documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong customer service and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously during extended shifts.
• Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds independently.
• Ability to assist with patient repositioning, transfers, and emergency procedures, including CPR.
• Work in an environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases and medical equipment-related hazards.

Security and Compliance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Successful completion of required background investigation and security screening.
• Compliance with all facility credentialing requirements.
• Completion of required orientation and mandatory training programs.
• Maintenance of annual influenza vaccination and other required immunizations.
• Compliance with all Joint Commission, Defense Health Agency, and BAMC policies and procedures.

Work Environment

Brooke Army Medical Center is a 425-bed Academic Medical Center and the Department of Defense's only Level I Trauma Center. Nurses provide care in a highly collaborative environment supporting active-duty military personnel, veterans, military families, and other eligible beneficiaries. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and requires schedule flexibility to meet patient care demands.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in large acute-care hospitals or teaching facilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care and continuous professional growth.
• Ability to thrive in a…