Registered Nurse Neurology

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Registered Nurse - Neurology at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas Nevada.This contract position offers:

Position Highlights:

• Employee status and access to a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental and Vision 401(K) PTO and Sick time
• Schedule - 40 hours weekly Daily shifts will be 8 to 10 hours long scheduled between 0700 and 1700
• Fully Insured patient population
• No on-call
• Opportunity to Care for our Active Duty Retirees and their families
• 11 paid federal holidays

Education and Experience:

The Registered Nursewill have the following requirements:

• Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident or alien authorized to work in the US
• Shall have and maintain a current full active and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any one of the 50 states the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Shall hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) & (ACLS) Certifications must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
• Shall have completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university; Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• One (1) year of outpatient clinical experience in neurology is preferred or Outpatient clinical experience in a related specialty will be considered within the last three (3) years. One (1) year of inpatient experience alone is not acceptable

General Knowledge:

• Knowledge of professional care theories principles practices and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience in assessing adult and geriatric patients as appropriate.
• Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
• Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions diagnostic studies and treatments as appropriate.
• Knowledge of preventive health schedules disease management and population health principles and education methods.
• Strongly preferred working knowledge of the military health care system including TRICARE health benefits or a working knowledge of the principles of fee-for-services preferred provider network and managed care/HMO organizations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment the desired effects side effects and complications of their use to include knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients condition including disease progress acknowledgement of teaching and follow up care.

Company Overview:

At Spectrum we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE / Disability / Vet