Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Overview
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse – Neurology to provide specialized outpatient nursing care and clinical support at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC), Nellis AFB. The RN will support adult and geriatric neurology patients through assessment, triage, care coordination, patient education, medication and treatment support, electronic documentation, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacy, radiology, lab, and ancillary staff.
Specific Duties
- Perform telephone and in-person assessment, evaluation, triage, and follow-up care.
- Determine appropriate level and location of care, including clinic, ER, home care, or follow-up as needed.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, procedures, and follow-up care.
- Perform a full range of nursing procedures including patient counseling, telephone consultations, chart reviews, IV fluid administration, oxygen administration, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, and unit-specific procedures.
- Assist with procedures such as IV access, phlebotomy, central line use/maintenance, port access when applicable, and other clinic-specific procedures under established protocols.
- Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and respond quickly to urgent or emergency situations, including initiating CPR and assisting with ACLS measures when necessary.
- Set up, operate, and monitor specialized equipment such as IV infusion pumps, oxygen analyzers, suction, vital sign monitoring devices, and other clinic-specific equipment.
- Maintain accurate written and electronic medical record documentation, including telephone contacts and patient care activities.
- Ensure proper documentation and coding of procedures and treatments.
- Degree / Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Experience
- One year of outpatient clinical experience in neurology is preferred.
- Outpatient clinical experience in a related specialty will be considered.
- One year of inpatient experience alone is not acceptable.
- Certifications
- Current Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Online/computer-based training does not meet certification requirements.
Licensure
• Must possess and maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of professional nursing theories, principles, practices, disease processes, diagnostic studies, and treatment methods.
- Knowledge of preventive health, disease management, population health principles, and patient education methods.
- Knowledge of pharmacological agents, medication effects, side effects, complications, and documentation requirements.
- Familiarity with DHA, military healthcare, MTF operations, TRICARE, managed care, or HMO systems is preferred.
- Schedule
- Monday through Friday between 0700 and 1700.
- Not to exceed 40 hours per week.
- Daily shifts may be 8 to 10 hours
- Includes a minimum 30-minute uncompensated lunch break.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, assist patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Ability to operate clinical equipment and lift or move supplies and equipment as needed.
- Manual dexterity required for nursing care, documentation, medication administration, and clinical support duties.
Immunization / Security Requirements
Must meet all DHA/MEHP health requirements, including required screenings, TB screening, immunizations, and annual flu vaccination. Must also complete background investigation, credentialing, and base access requirements for Nellis AFB/MOMMC.
