Nurse Clinical/Critical Care

Overview Madigan Army Medical Center is seeking Critical Care RNs to join our growing team. The facility is one of four Level II Trauma Centers in Washington State and participates in unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims beyond the gates of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea-Tac Airport and to the deep water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed-the natural setting of the base. On a clear day, majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and now sports are a way of life in Washington State. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: Responsibilities Provide nursing care to critically ill patients recovering from major surgery or in presence of real or potential life-threatening health problems. Implement proper emergency measures after identifying and interpreting life-threatening conditions. Administer special medications via oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, etc. (including intravenous push) routes. Assess patients' response regarding cardiac output, vital signs, peripheral perfusion and level of consciousness. Maintain invasive lines and dressings as prescribed by Infection Control Policies/Procedures and Guidelines. Assist the critically ill patient and, family in attaining the optimum level of physiological, sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by the illness. Evaluate nursing interventions based on patient's response and revise nursing care plan accordingly. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be a United States Citizen. Must possess a valid Registered Nurse License that has not elapsed/expired. Must have an Associates, Bachelors or Master's Degree in Nursing. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Madigan is non-smoking facility.