Registered Nurse - Pediatrics W/Bonus - 5336

We have a new opening for a Registered Nurse- Pediatrics at Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Core Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;

• 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 facility.

• Perform physical exam and health histories.

• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.

• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.

• Direct and oversee healthcare professionals in the delivery of care.• Assign patient care based on personnel skill levels and scope of practice.• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms, responding swiftly in emergency situations.• Foster communication and collaboration within the healthcare team, offering education for the benefit of patients, families, and the organization.• Arrange referral appointments and specialty care as needed.• Deliver nursing services as outlined in the unit.• Engage in research to enhance practice and patient outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Effectively utilize electronic health records and software applications for appropriate documentation of assessments, interventions, and evaluation of patients' plans of care.• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussions, continuing education, andcontinuous quality improvement and safety.• Perform peer reviews.

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday, 9 hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm to include a one-hour uncompensated lunch break.

No Weekends or Holidays

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree: Possess an Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of recent full-time clinical experience as a RN.

Licensure: Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse 

Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Security: Must possess ability to pass a government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Benefits

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $32.00 - $37.00/hr depending on experience

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000.00 payable with first paycheck!