Registered Nurse - Pediatrics
On-siteKilleen, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate patient care in collaboration with healthcare professionals, administering medications, wound care, and procedures while assessing patients and documenting care accurately. Perform physical exams, conduct research to improve practice, and triage walk-in patients to assess condition severity. Educate patients on self-care, wellness, and procedure preparation, making referrals to ancillary services and ensuring compliance with treatment plans. Recognize adverse signs, report abnormal results, and supervise care provided by other personnel. Work flexible shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends at Ft Hood medical center.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizen
- Associates Degree of Nursing
- Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- One (1) year of clinical or inpatient experience, post-education/graduation and post-licensure, within the last two (2) years providing direct care in multispecialty inpatient or outpatient clinical settings
- Experience demonstrating recent hands-on proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nurse care for patients across diverse medical and surgical specialties in accordance with current professional nursing standards
- Pediatrics: BLS, PALS
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA or American Red Cross
- Must pass TB Test
- Subject to a background/security investigation
- Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements
- Willingness to complete a physical examination
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Required to wear PPE during performance of services
- Walking, long periods of standing, stretching, crouching, bending, stooping, lifting to 50lbs, lifting over 50lbs with assistance
- Exposure to infections disease; toxic, hazardous, or irritating chemicals; carcinogenic materials; noxious fumes; flammable liquids; radiation; pathogenic bacteria; electric hazards
- Contract workers should maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance
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