Job Information
Defense Health Agency Nurse (Clinical/Med Surg) in TACOMA, Washington
Overview
Madigan Army Medical Center is seeking Med-Surg 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 (JBLM) 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. 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ .
Responsibilities
Provide an advanced level of specialized nursing care to medical-surgical patients, ranging from neonates to the elderly.
Provide direct care and education to patients and families.
Provide input for decisions related to policy, procedures, and practices relevant to patient care. Utilize the nursing process to initiate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of patients.
Assist in the development of patient care plans.
Coordinate the care of complex medical-surgical patients.
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.
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Location US-WA-TACOMA
Job ID 2022-6986
# Positions 2
Category Medical
Salary Range Competitive
Recruitment Bonus Negotiable
Relocation Assistance Negotiable
Student Loan Repayment No