RN - Pediatrics

Job Description:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential  opportunity for an RN/Registered Nurse - Pediatrics at Los Angeles Air Force Base, in Los Angeles CA..  This contract position offers:

• 40 hours a week
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
• 11 paid Federal Holidays

 Job Requirements

The RN position requires:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or

• An unrestricted RN license in any state

• 12 months experience, within the last 36, in a pediatric primary care setting.
• BLS certification

Core Duties:
• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Appropriately triage and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions according to established policies/procedures and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Prepare and administer appropriate vaccinations for pediatric population according to established policies/procedures and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for

teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.

• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems.  SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles.  A Joint Commission Certified Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 600 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 5,600 affiliated health care professionals.