Registered Nurse Rheumatology

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a civilian Registered Nurse - Rheumatologyat 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
• Fully Insured patient population
• Duty Hours: Monday-Friday 8-10 hour shifts between (0600am -1800pm) 30 minute lunch
• No On-Call
• No work on Federal Holidays
• Opportunity to Care for our Active Duty Retirees and their families

Education and Experience:

The RheumatologyRegistered 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 maintainCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS). 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).
• Must have at least 1 year experience in nursing after graduation. Prior experience in rheumatology infusion or oncology preferred.

General Knowledge:

• Must have knowledge of professional care theories principles practices disease process and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience to acutely ill adults and geriatric patients as appropriate.
• Utilize 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 disease management and education methods.
• Working knowledge of 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 to specifically include chemotherapeutic immunotherapy agents and disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) including the desired effects side effects and complications.
• Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients conditions 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