Registered Nurse; RN - Pediatrics Inpatient Unit; Temporary

Overview

ERP International is seeking a temporary Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Inpatient Pediatrics Unit at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA.

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals; facilitate optimal outcomes in 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 exams and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and other personalized interventions.
• May provide clinical direction or assist in instruction of care provided by other healthcare professionals within scope of clinical privileges; may not serve as Charge Nurse on a unit/ward.
• Provide clinical direction for making patient care assignments based on 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 to inform the healthcare team of plans/actions and to educate patients and families.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with peers performing similar services.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Practice aseptic techniques; comply with infection control guidelines, proper handling and disposal of infectious wastes, and universal precautions.
• Function with awareness and application of safety procedures; perform effectively in emergency patient situations following established protocols; document events.
• Anticipate potential problems or emergencies and take appropriate actions; notify supervisor or leadership when issues exceed the HCW’s scope.
• Apply awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care to manage situations with reduced risk.
• Participate in the Family Advocacy Program as directed, including medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
• Maintain awareness of patient/significant others' rights as identified within the MTF.
• Maintain accountability for own professional practice; participate in continuing education and the command’s Performance Improvement Program.
• Participate in meetings to review and evaluate care; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with in-service training and provide training or clinical direction to government HCWs (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students).
• Attend and participate in meetings as directed; perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Operate and utilize automated systems (e.g., ADS, MHS Genesis); participate in PI and RM functions as prescribed.
• Maintain DOD email account and respond to communications; maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years within the last 5 years in an inpatient pediatric ward setting.
• Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS; PALS.
• Licensure: Full, current, and unrestricted nursing license in a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; must maintain licensure to practice in the United States.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.