Registered Nurse (ICU)

Description

Registered Nurse (ICU)

About CICONIX: CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact.

Location(s): Fort Carson, CO (on-site)

Position Details:

• Full-time position
• May require overnight, holiday, weekend, and overtime work
• Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, and 401k + contribution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Active RN License
• Two (2) years of experience
• Active BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications

Summary:

CICONIX is seeking a Registered Nurse with ICU experience to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) on-site in Fort Carson, CO.

About the Role:

• Work involves physical exertion such as prolonged periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, lifting and positioning patients, and moving furniture/equipment.
• Provides an advanced level of specialized nursing care to complex, critically ill patients. Provides continuous observation and monitoring and intervenes to prevent complications and attempt to restore health. Administers emergency drugs as directed by a physician. Assists in the performance of endotracheal intubation and other duties as instructed. Interprets signs and symptoms of deterioration in condition and updates MD of changes. Consults with physicians regarding medical and nursing management. Ensures all infection control standards are applied in accordance with unit and department operating instructions. Assists the physician with procedures such as cardio-version and insertion of invasive lines, chest tubes, etc. Inserts intravenous catheters and performs venipunctures to collect blood samples. Assesses patient's response regarding cardiac output, vital signs, peripheral perfusion, and level of consciousness. Administers and regulates intravenous fluids such as lipids and blood volume expanders. Administers and regulates vasoactive drugs.
• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals. Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• Guide and advise care provided by other healthcare professionals.
• Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
• Perform nursing services identified in the TO.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
    • Graduate from a National League of Nursing (NLN), from an American Academy College of Nursing accredited college, or a nursing program from a school accredited by the national nursing accreditation agencies of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted):
  • Active RN License.
  • Active BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications.
• Experience: 
  • Two years of nursing experience in an inpatient setting within the past 3 years, with one year of ICU experience.
• Security & Background Check: 
  • U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 
• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

Compensation: TBD

CICONIX LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We E-Verify all employees.

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