Please do not respond to suspicious job offers.

ID# 000776

Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) Clinical Nurse

The United States United States, VA 22025 United States 703-670-8770 (Main Phone) 703-670-8772 (Alt Phone) 703-634-2337 (Fax) Category Special Skills Technical Industry Medical Application Closing Date 4/1/2013 Experience Required Yes Degree Required Yes Employment Type Employee/Contractor Work Schedule Full-Time Travel Some Travel
Apply for Job Refer a Friend Report this Listing Add To Favorites Print Listing

DescriptionContact Information

Job Description

Knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the ability to maintain composure and react appropriately while relating to patients and families; to manage distraught, irritable, unreasonable or angry individuals; and to maintain positive rapport with all individuals involved in patient care. Ability to react with alertness and skill in any emergency situation, e.g., cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe physical trauma and psychiatric reaction. Assess patients' conditions for potential or life-threatening crises. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical findings (from physical assessment and vital sign assessment). Plan appropriate nursing care. Assess patients' conditions for potential or life-threatening crises. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical findings (from physical assessment and vital sign assessment). Obtain patient history and pertinent family history. Document plan of care and care given in patient's clinical record. Possess knowledge of the pharmacology of most commonly used emergency drugs, anticipated results, usual dosages, and their location on crash cart. Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that must be accomplished. Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding.

Job Requirements

Have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association. Masters Degree in Education/Community Health/Population Health. Minimum of five years experience in Education or Community Health or Population Health. Must have excellent communication skills.

Please forward all resumes to careers@concordcrossroads.com. In the subject box, please include job title and job ID number.