The Caswood Group is looking a NICU RN for a yearlong assignment in a Naval Hospital in Guam!
Position Summary
The NICU Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive, critical, and compassionate nursing care to neonates within the Neonatal Stabilization Unit at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam. This is a mission-essential, personal services contract role that requires a highly skilled and dedicated professional capable of functioning effectively in a dynamic military treatment facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform patient assessment, triage, and data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner.Formulate, implement, and evaluate goal-directed plans of care based on nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.Provide a safe and clean environment for each patient and ensure all aspects of clinical care support progression toward set outcomes.Safely administer prescribed medications, including intravenous drugs, blood products, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).Demonstrate clinical competency in intravenous (IV) administration, intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SQ) injections, and phlebotomy as required.Provide clinical direction and instruction to LPNs/LVNs, nursing assistants, and ancillary personnel.Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care in the unit and inpatient record.Operate and utilize automated systems such as MHS-GENESIS and other clinical information systems.Actively participate in staff development, unit meetings, and the command’s Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) programs.Provide counseling, health teaching, and emotional support to patients' families and significant others.Recognize and respond to emergency situations, implementing appropriate emergency measures.Participate in the orientation and training of newly assigned unit personnel and cross-training initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Licensure: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any U.S. state or territory.Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience within the last five (5) years as a Registered Nurse in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting.Certifications: Must possess and maintain current, in-person certification in:Basic Life Support (BLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Security: Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain facility access, including electronic fingerprinting and completion of an SF-85 or SF-86 questionnaire.Physical & Immunizations: Must meet all physical and immunization requirements, including a health examination, TB screening, and the Hepatitis B series (or documented declination) prior to service.Technical Skills: Proficiency with basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and use the MHS-GENESIS electronic health record systemRead Less
