Nurse (Pediatrics) - Defense Health Agency

**Overview** Madigan Army Medical Center is seeking Pediatric RNs to join our growing team! The facility is one of four Level II Trauma Centers in Washington State and participates in unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims beyond the gates of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the welcoming neighboring communities. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed-the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and new sports are a way of life in Washington State. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ **Responsibilities** + Provide nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients. + Serve as a vital member of the interdisciplinary pediatric team whose responsibilities include observe, assess and monitor patient's condition. + Schedule, coordinate, educate and assist with procedures. + Collaborate with the Licensed Independent Provider to make changes to patient care plans. + Receive patient information calls, conduct telephonic follow-up consultations and provide guidance to parents. + Serve as mentor, resource person and preceptor to newly assigned staff. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** Must be a United States Citizen. Must possess a valid Registered Nurse License that has not elapsed/expired. Must have an Associates, Bachelors or Master's Degree in Nursing.This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Madigan is non-smoking facility. Apply for this Job Online (https://careers-civilianmedicaljobs.icims.com/jobs/7177/nurse-%28pediatrics%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336268516) **Location** _US-WA-TACOMA_ **Job ID** _2023-7177_ **\# Positions** _1_ **Category** _Medical_ **Salary Range** _Competitive_ **Recruitment Bonus** _Negotiable_ **Relocation Assistance** _Negotiable_ **Student Loan Repayment** _No_