Registered Nurse PACU

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Registered Nurse - PACUat 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 supporting a 24/7 PACU operation with a 30 minute lunch
• Fully Insured patient population
• Duty Hours: Monday-Friday 8 10 or 12 hour shifts covering Sunday through Saturday to meet operational needs
• Opportunity to Care for our Active Duty Retirees and their families

Education and Experience:

The PACURegistered 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 (ACLS) or (ALS) (BLS) (CPR) and (PLS) 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; National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a clinical nurse in the medical/surgical or critical care inpatient setting. Experience with newborn to geriatric population. Minimum of 1 year of experience in post anesthesia/sedation.

General Knowledge:

• Perioperative Nursing Care to include:
• Knowledge of professional care theories principles practices disease process and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience to acutely ill pediatric adult and geriatric patients as appropriate.
• Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
• Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment the desired effects side effects and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent including dosage calculations as required.
• Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients condition including disease progress acknowledgement of teaching and follow up care.
• Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate as seen in critically ill patients.
• Knowledge of preventative health schedules procedures processes and education methods.
• Must synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions to interpret lethal rhythms independent of physician.
• Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing data entry and automated medical records.

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