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REGISTERED NURSE - NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

SITE OF SERVICE:

· The work to be performed under this contract will be at the United States Naval Hospital Guam and associated branch medical clinics within a 40-mile radius of their assigned MTF.

· HCWs shall receive notification 48 hours prior to reassignment.

· Start Date: Targeted for 11/01/2025. Please be advised that onboarding and security clearance processing may take 1-4+ months.

· Please Note: This is not a travel assignment. However, we welcome all qualified candidates, including those willing to relocate or commute, to apply.

POSITION QUALIFICATION/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: Possess a minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years as a Registered Nurse in NICU setting.

· Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

· Certificate: MUST HAVE ALL:

o Possess and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

o Possess and maintain certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

o Possess and maintain a S.T.A.B.L.E Program Certification.

· U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

· English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.

· Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

Core Duties:

· Shall provide services within the scope of their competencies and the applicable duties provided in the basic contract as well as the following:

· Assess each patient and perform triage duties as assigned.

· Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care which based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes and which is prioritized according to patient needs and available resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.

· Evaluate effectiveness of patient self-care and ensure all aspects of clinical care support the progression of patient toward set outcomes.

· Provide treatment and discharge instructions upon patient release.

· Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological, and cognitive status.

· Provide a safe and clean environment for each patient.

· Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified needs.

· Assist in planning, provide clinical direction, and provide instruction to LPNs/LVNs, nursing assistants and ancillary personnel.

· Demonstrate sound knowledge base and action in the care and decision making for designated patient situations. If weaknesses or deficiencies are identified either by peer reviews, quality control retorts (QCRs), or evaluations the HCW will be required to complete refresher training (in-services, competency reviews, continuing education, etc.) at Contractor expense.

· Perform documentation (manually and/or by use of computer) duties on unit and inpatient record that are timely, accurate, and concise.

· Participate actively in staff development for unit and Directorate personnel.

· Seek validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seek guidance in areas of question.

· Implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.

· Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit, command, and community resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.

· Demonstrate competency in medication and intravenous (IV) administration to include blood products and Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SQ) administration and demonstrate competency in phlebotomy as specific to the position.

· Safely administers prescribed medications to include intravenous drugs.

· Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified needs.

· Perform documentation (manually and/or by use of computer) duties on unit and inpatient record which are timely, accurate, and concise.

· Participate actively in multifaceted staff development activities at the unit, Director, and command level such as clinically mentoring to paraprofessional personnel. Assist the facilitator of training sessions such as Command’s Basic Cardiac Life Support classes and other training that promotes staff competency and efficiency in emergent situations, and by participating in cross-training initiatives.

· Demonstrate self-directed learning.

· Demonstrate effective and professional communication methods, and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

· Formulate and use effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others. Refer unsolved complaints or infractions to the Division Head with recommendations for appropriate action.

· Practice effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.

· Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participate in temporary assignment measures.

· Provide individual, group, and family/significant other counseling and health teaching in relation to the patient’s condition and his/her ability for self-care. Provide accessibility to various literature resources dealing with subjects related to specific patient health problems. Provide physical and psychological support to patients and significant others, explain procedures and treatments, and promote cooperation among staff, patients, and significant others.

· Participate in the orientation and training of newly assigned unit personnel. Participate in cross-training initiatives.

· Provide input into competency assessments of newly assigned unit personnel. 5.1.19.1.28 Collaborate in the review of unit standing operating procedures.

· If directed, perform triage based on protocols and assist as needed in accessing appropriate ambulatory/emergency care for beneficiaries.

· Provide training and/or technical direction as applicable to supporting government employees (i.e. hospital corpsmen, technicians, students) assigned to the HCW during the performance of clinical procedures. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and clinical protocols.

HOURS:

Services shall be provided Sunday through Saturday between 0630-1900 hours or 1830-0700 hours. Each two-week period will consist of 12.5-hour and/or 8.5-hour shifts to includes an uncompensated 30-minute meal break

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer

Links:

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https://lukestaffing.com/