Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics Inpatient Unit (Temporary) 5114

We have a temporary need (6/1/26 - 10/1/26) for a Registered Nurse at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA 92134.

Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the RN include but are not limited to the following: 

• 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 facility.
• Perform physical exam and health histories.
• Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
• May provide clinical direction or assist in the instruction of care provide by other healthcare professionals within scope of clinical privileges or responsibilities, however, may not serve as Charge Nurse on a unit/ward.

• Provide clinical direction 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 unit.

• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate people, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, leadership, or other designated person regarding problems that the facility is unable to manage.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the facility.

• Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
• Actively participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic/ward/unit staff members. Assist with providing training and/or clinical direction as applicable to supporting government HCWs (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as ADS, MHS Genesis participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.
• Maintain documentation of all treatments provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.

Work Schedule:

Various 12 hour shifts, Days or Nights, not to exceed 80 hours every two-week period.  Workweek runs from Sunday to Saturday.  Includes a 30 minute lunch break.

Rotational weekends and holiday coverage

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: ASN Degree
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years recent post-grad RN clinical experience within the last 5 years in an inpatient pediatric ward setting. 
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from any state.
• Life Support Certification: Maintain current AHA or ARC BLS and PALS Certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

 Pay Scale: $44.00 - $86.00 per hour, to be determined based on qualifications and experience