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REGISTERED NURSE

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

REGISTERED NURSE CLINICAL SUPERVISOR POSITION DESCRIPTION: DEMONSTRATE GOOD LEADERSHIP ... FOLLOWS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. FOLLOW STATE AND ...

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What is a Federal Government RN?

A Federal Government RN is a registered nurse who works for a federal agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, or the Indian Health Service. These nurses provide healthcare services to specific populations, including veterans, active-duty military members, or Native American communities. Their roles can range from direct patient care to administration, public health, research, and policy development. Federal Government RNs typically enjoy competitive benefits, job stability, and opportunities for career advancement.

What are some unique challenges that Registered Nurses (RNs) face when working for the federal government compared to private healthcare settings?

Federal Government RNs often work within large, structured systems such as the VA or Department of Defense, where they must navigate complex regulations, standardized protocols, and sometimes slower administrative processes. They may also serve diverse patient populations, including veterans or military personnel, with unique medical and psychological needs. Additionally, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adapting to frequent policy updates are common, which can be both challenging and rewarding. These factors require strong adaptability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Federal Government RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Federal Government RN, you need a current RN license, a BSN or higher degree, and strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills relevant to government healthcare settings. Familiarity with federal healthcare systems, electronic health records (EHRs) like VistA, and compliance standards such as HIPAA is typically required. Outstanding communication, cultural competence, and adaptability are vital soft skills for collaborating across diverse teams and serving varied patient populations. These competencies ensure high-quality, compliant care within the complex and regulated environment of federal healthcare facilities.
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PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse

Posterity Group LLC

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Description:

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The Naval Medical Clinic San Diego and associated locations with various roles, including Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse. The PACU Registered Nurse are expected to do the following:

  • 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.
  • Collaborate with and provide clinical guidance to members of the healthcare team in the coordination of patient care.
  • 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.
  • Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
  • Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes
  • OR RNs provide direct perioperative nursing care, including circulating duties, patient assessment, coordination with surgical and anesthesia teams, maintenance of aseptic technique, documentation, equipment readiness, and adherence to AORN and Joint Commission standards. Nurses may function as team leaders and provide relief charge coverage as required.
Requirements:
  • Degree: Associates Degree of Nursing.
  • Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation
  • Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
  • Education (CCNE).
  • Experience One year of experience within the last two years as a registered nurse.
  • Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
  • Current BLS certification (ACLS and PALS preferred)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of perioperative standards and infection control practices