Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Degree/Education:

• Diploma, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Nursing from a professionally approved nursing program accredited by the state accrediting agency at the time of completion.
• Submission of college transcript and diploma required.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification from the American Red Cross (ARC).
• Web-based classes are not accepted.
• Contract nurse employees may attend MAMC BLS and ALS recertification based on availability and department discretion.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience in the past three years in Medical Surgical nursing.

Board Certification: None

Licensure:

• Possess and maintain a current, active, valid, unrestricted registered nurse license in at least one U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction.
• All licenses must remain unencumbered during employment.

Specialty Requirements:

• All personnel under this contract remain employees of the Contractor.
• Technical supervision is under the Chief of the Medical Surgical Department or their Government representative.
• Contract nurses perform clinical duties equivalent to military or government civil service nurses.
• Designation by MAMC for charge nurse responsibilities, orientation, and other activities.
• Nurses may be rotated throughout Medical/Surgical clinical areas within their scope of practice.

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient history, family history, and advanced medical directive information.
• Observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Assist physicians during treatments and examinations.
• Administer medication and prescribed treatments.
• Complete admissions, discharges, and promote convalescence and rehabilitation.
• Function as a patient advocate.
• Assess patient/family knowledge level and implement a plan of instruction.
• Document all patient care using MAMC documentation standards.
• Develop and manage nursing care plans.
• Instruct patients and families in proper care.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to charge nurse and/or physician.
• Verify transcription of physician orders.
• Administer medications and blood products within the scope of nursing practice.
• Perform direct patient care procedures, including range of motion exercises, lifting, turning, transporting, personal hygiene care, changing linen and clothing, and feeding patients.
• Manage care for patients undergoing advanced procedures with a high risk for infection and mechanically assisted bodily functions.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed with the tissue/skin bank and blood bank.
• Provide professional oversight for licensed practical nurses and unlicensed ancillary personnel.
• Manage interpersonal relationships and maintain composure in various situations.
• React with alertness and skill in emergency situations.
• Assess patients for potential or life-threatening crises and initiate life-saving measures.
• Participate in discharge planning and multidisciplinary patient care conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Staffing and Scheduling:

• Medical/Surgical RNs work Monday – Sunday and holidays, including shift work such as evening, nights, and/or days.
• Thirty (30) minute lunch break and two fifteen (15) minute breaks during the shift.
• Specific schedule provided one month in advance.
• Alternative schedules may be implemented with mutual agreement.
• Changes in the schedule coordinated between HCW and the Government with a five-day notice.
• Planned absences communicated in advance to ensure no adverse effects on clinical operations.