Registered Nurse – Women's Health
Moody AFB, GA
Position Duties and Responsibilities:Knowledgeable on principles, practices, standards, and procedures to provide comprehensive women's health care to a select population of essentially healthy women in a variety of settings to include: obstetrical antepartum, postpartum care, and gynecologic care.Knowledgeable on growth, development, and pathophysiology of disease processes specific to the obstetrical and gynecological population.Knowledgeable of a wide range of medical disorders to include sickle cell anemia, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, thyroid disorders, hypertension, and cardiac disease amongst others and their potential impact on perinatal outcomes, as well as broad knowledge of normal delivery variations, their complications and required therapeutic interventions.Knowledge of preventive health maintenance/schedules, ambulatory care procedures, clinical practice guidelines, clinical support staff protocols (CSSPs), and education/teaching methods related to wellness, disease, and/or disability management.Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, risks/benefits, and complications, in addition to, accurate administration of pharmacologic agents, including dosage calculations as required. Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of the patient's condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow-up care.Skilled in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, pulse oximetry, suction equipment, nebulizers, fetal heart rate monitors, and other unit specific Identifies and stratifies individual patients and populations of patients across the spectrum of care at risk for chronic diseases and co-morbid conditions; and evaluates the incidence of such conditions from a variety of established databases and facility treatment team referrals.Collaborates with the physician, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or clinical nurse specialist in the health care/education of patients.Promotes preventive and health maintenance care, to include annual physicals/health assessments, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling of both staff and patient/family.Coordinates patient care through a multidisciplinary continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to the provision of care, quality improvement and cost effectiveness.Ensures compliance with professional standards of care and practice (i.e., American Nurses Association (ANA), American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.). Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, the Department of Defense (DoD) Health Information Privacy Program and DoD/Defense Health Agency (DHA)/Air Force/Military Treatment Facility (MTF) policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.Conducts patient assessments/evaluations including the determination of optimal location for patient management (e.g., Labor and Delivery Unit, home).Effectively communicates and collaborates with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the health care team of plans/actions/outcomes, and for teaching/educating the patient/family and organization. Evaluates patient's health literacy and knowledge of their health condition. Effectively uses appropriate communication format to address professional issues.Effectively communicates during patient education and telephone triage of patients.Completes accurate documentation of all patient activities in accordance with unit/medical treatment facility requirements. Become proficient in the use of the following computer systems: Military Health System Genesis, and the Aero medical Services Information Management Systems (ASIMS) if required.Recognizes adverse signs and symptoms and reacts quickly in emergency situations.Provides patient-centered care that focuses on the needs of the patient. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.Participates in orientation and training, and validation of skills for newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as directed. Provides relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with decision-making and process improvement initiatives. Participates in customer service initiatives designed to enhance health services.Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safe ty IAW regulatory agencies, universal infection control and prevention practices/policies, and process improvement initiatives.Ensures all equipment is in good working order prior to its use on patients. Properly cleans and stores equipment at the end of each workday.Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate from a baccalaureate degree (BSN) program in nursing accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.Must have American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course.Minimum of 3 years full-time nursing experience is required. Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the last 3 calendar years providing services in the women's health arena (i.e., women's health clinic).Must maintain a full, valid, unrestricted, and current license.Must be a US Citizen.Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountEmployer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term DisabilityLong Term Disability401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off11 Federal HolidaysContinuing EducationEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness Incentives and More
About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!
If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.
We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.
***This position is contingent upon contract award.
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