Overview
Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is seeking experienced Registered Nurse (RN) candidates to provide high-quality, comprehensive nursing care within the Pediatric Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).
The Pediatric Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients, including patient assessment, development and updating of care plans, administration of medications and IV therapies, monitoring of blood and blood products, laboratory specimen collection, and management of specialized equipment and treatments. Responsibilities also include catheter, NG, OG, GT, GJ, and ostomy care, as well as providing direct patient care such as positioning, ambulation, transportation, hygiene, and feeding.
The RN must be able to recognize changes in patient condition, identify potential complications, and take appropriate corrective action. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, as well as accurate patient reporting and documentation.
This role requires a dependable nursing professional who can meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement. The ideal candidate will have recent pediatric nursing experience, a current unrestricted RN license, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to provide safe, compassionate care to pediatric patients with varying levels of medical and surgical needs.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities
· Provide comprehensive assessment and total care for pediatric patients.
· Administer complex treatments, including IV push medications.
· Monitor invasive and non-invasive equipment and evaluate fluid balance and laboratory results.
· Develop and update individualized patient care plans.
· Provide and receive patient reports and communicate with nurses and physicians.
· Administer and monitor IV fluids, blood, and blood products.
· Perform catheter, NG, OG, GT, GJ, and ostomy care.
· Perform IV placements, laboratory draws, and specimen collection through appropriate routes.
· Change IV fluids and tubing while identifying and addressing potential complications.
· Administer medications through various routes, including oral, IM, SQ, IV, and topical.
· Provide direct pediatric care, including lifting, turning, ambulating, transporting, positioning, hygiene, dressing, and feeding.
· Work within scope of practice and assist in other MAMC clinical areas as needed.
Minimum Requirements
· US Citizen
· Degree/Education: Minimum of Associate’s degree in nursing. The school must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). For education outside the United States, only the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School reports are accepted (CGFNS), for overseas degree verification.
· BLS
· ACLS
· PALS
· License
· Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics
Years of Professional Experience:
1 year in the last 2 years in the Pediatrics
Professional Certifications:
License, BLS, PALS and ACLS
Education:
Associate’s degree in Nursing
Additional Information:
· Must pass TB Test
· Subject to a background/security investigation
· Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements.
· Pre-employment drug screening
· US Citizen
· Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.
The Military & Health Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated to discovering and transitioning lasting solutions for troops on the battlefield and across civilian healthcare settings. Since 2011, our goal is to ensure that dynamic life-saving technologies with advances in healthcare are readily accessible when the need arises.
MHRF is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Who We Are
The Military & Health Research Foundation is a non-profit foundation that serves as an effective communication between innovative researchers and grants/funding sources with a focus on delivering effective solutions for identified medical capability gaps. The MHRF fosters collaborative efforts through partnerships between industry, academia, and diverse military entities. We do this by focusing on institutional strengths, the delivery of real solutions and the unique capabilities of research teams that are committed to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and medical technology.
Serving the Nation’s Finest
The Military & Health Research Foundation was founded to ensure that American military men and women receive the best health care possible, both in the field and at home, based on the latest military health research.
Our Goal
The Military & Health Research Foundation is a non-profit foundation that serves as an effective communication between innovative researchers and grants/funding sources with a focus on delivering effective solutions for identified medical capability gaps. The MHRF fosters collaborative efforts through partnerships between industry, academia, and diverse military entities. We do this by focusing on institutional strengths, the delivery of real solutions and the unique capabilities of research teams that are committed to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and medical technology.
MHRF supports the needs and goals of research teams from their early research efforts through the prototyping phase through the scale up to manufacturing including addressing the regulatory pathway of each technology. This complete technology lifecycle approach starts by building a product development pathway, applying end user feedback, identifying expert prototype/manufacturing, quality and regulatory guidance and ultimately connecting to industry commercialization partners.
What We Do
MHRF provides enterprise, program, and project level research administration and solutions. We can provide staffing, equipment, supplies, end user testing, FDA submissions and clinical trial support, and any other necessary resources in a fast, efficient and compliant manner.
MHRF supports military medicine by maximizing access to timely research and novel innovations that can improve the health and welfare of our soldiers and the readiness of their medical support and personnel. We do this by building new relationships with industry researchers and facilities. The research and development pipeline and the technologies that result are managed and supported through agile practices and management, rapid prototyping and lean startup principles to ultimately reach commercialization. MHRF serves as the hub between the researchers, funding agencies, end users, regulatory agencies and manufacturing partners to keep the lines of communication open with a clear focus on milestones and deliverables.
MHRF continually builds relationships and diligently works side-by-side with our government and private partners to ensure the innovations of today become the technologies of tomorrow, focused on preserving the lives of America’s warfighter and improving their quality of care.
A team you will love. The ability to make a difference.
Are you interested in a fulfilling career in a positive environment doing the truly meaningful work of protecting the health and welfare of our armed forces personnel and their families? Join the Military & Health Research Foundation team of dedicated professionals. We offer a competitive compensation package tailored to the needs of our employees. We also promote from within whenever possible.