Registered Nurse - Family Practice at Professional Performance Development Group – Pensacola, Florida

About Company:

Since 1984, Professional Performance Development Group (PPDG) has been proudly Serving Heroes by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across military, federal, and commercial healthcare facilities. Guided by our core principles of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality staffing solutions that strengthen the delivery of patient care nationwide. Rooted in a culture of Linked Prosperity, PPDG values the success of our clients, employees, and partners alike—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and a cooperative workplace built on trust, respect, and service. As a proud Department of Defense Partner Employer and participant in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), PPDG remains committed to supporting our Nation’s Finest through meaningful careers that make a lasting impact.
Job Title:

Registered Nurse - Family Medicine

Provides Direct Support To:

Naval Hospital Pensacola, FL

Duty Hours:

The Registered Nurse – Family Practice will be on duty for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are normally Monday through Friday between the hours of 0630-1730 however, schedules may vary to accommodate demand. Shifts are for a minimum of 9 hours per day to include a one-hour (non-paid) lunch break.

Qualifications

Degree/Education:

• Degree/Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or minimum of 3 years of Nursing experience with an Associate Degree of Nursing may be considered.

• Graduate from a college or university accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Certifications:

• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (BLS): Current certification, using American Heart Association or the American Red Cross guidelines, in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) are required.

• Computer-based training does not constitute fulfilling the training requirements. Certification for Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring, using The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses guidelines, is required and must be recertified every two years.

Experience:

• Shall have a minimum of 36 months of experience as a Clinical Nurse within the last 48 months.

Licensure/Registration:

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties 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 MTF.

• Perform physical exam and health histories.

Provide health promotions, counseling, and education

• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.

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.

• Shall make patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.

• Shall assess patients, including assess/evaluate need telephonically and recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.

• Shall collect and assess significant patient history information and perform all necessary patient teaching.

• Shall communicate patient/family education and telephone triage of patients.

• Shall provide timely responses to telephone and in-person assessment/evaluation include the determination of optimal time and location for patient management (ER, clinic, homecare) and follow-up care as required.

• Shall perform/assist with procedures such as injections, IV medications/infusions, administration of oxygen, visual acuity tests, EEGs, EKGs, phlebotomy and other clinic specific procedures, in accordance with established protocols. Shall make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.

• Shall demonstrate skill in setting up, operating, and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other clinic specific equipment.

• Shall support other patient care initiatives including but not limited to Nurse Run Clinics, such as, Urinary Tract Infection, and Strep Throat.

• Shall prescribe and communicate treatment plans and patient teaching in accordance with established protocols.

• Shall provide for ongoing education programs to promote, protect and maintain optimum levels of wellness.

• Shall provide health counseling to patients and their families and develop a plan for health maintenance based on individual needs.

• Shall address patient expectations and requirements, establishes level of need and priority of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Shall 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.

• Shall coordinate patient care with community health agencies and social programs.

• Shall facilitate continuity of care for patients. Has knowledge of a wide variety of resource agencies available in the military treatment system to ensure proper and expedient referral of the patient and/or family member.

• Shall consult with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders as required.

• Shall provide immediate evaluation and management of emergency problems as they occur.

• Shall respond appropriately to clinical emergencies.

• Shall ensure patient and staff safety through safety awareness, proper infection control and promotion of clean, orderly clinic environment. Recognizes, reports, and corrects potential safety hazards.

• Shall clean and store equipment properly at the end of each work shift. Shall ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.

• Shall ensure medication/supplies are replenished.

• Shall participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.

• Shall participate in 96 MDG initiatives, including but not limited to peer reviews, patient safety monitoring, infectious control monitoring, process improvement, access

• to care, customer service, and productivity initiatives.

• Shall be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disposing of only those Government records which are specified by the 96 MDG.

• Shall treat patient information, no matter how developed, as privileged information. Patient information shall not be disclosed or revealed in any way for any use outside the MTF without prior written permission by the Chief of Hospital Services.

• Shall direct supporting Government employees assigned to them during the performance of clinical duties. Guides the performance of assigned personnel. Uses team approach toward staff and patient management.

• Shall perform administrative duties that may include maintaining statistical records of his or her clinical workload, participating in medical educations programs, and participating in quality improvement functions and other duties as prescribed by the Flight Commander.

• May be asked to participate in committees, programs or clinical services directly related to area of clinical responsibility or privileges.

• Shall attend and participate in meetings, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: quality improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, commander's staff meetings, flight meetings, and other meetings required by applicable regulations, MTF guidance, or as directed by the flight Commander or his/her designated representative.

• Shall maintain open and professional communication with members of the MTF staff, MTF customers, and other contractor employees. COR will report valid complaints in writing to the CO for action. Valid complaints will be considered a performance failure. The contractor shall resolve all substantiated complaints immediately upon notification of the complaint, and no later than the suspense date provided by the CO, or designated representative.

• Shall seek and maintain interpersonal relationships with clients/families and coworkers which contribute to mission accomplishment.

• Shall possess knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience in assessing pediatric, adolescent, adults, obstetrics, and geriatric patients, as appropriate.

• Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.

• Shall possess basic knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions and disease processes across the lifespan, as appropriate.

• Shall possess knowledge of preventive health schedules, procedures, processes, and education methods.

• Shall possess basic knowledge of disease management and population health principles.

• Shall possess knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient conditions including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.

• Shall possess basic knowledge of operating a wide variety of medical equipment/nonmedical equipment to ensure patient and staff safety, proper equipment maintenance and accessibility.

• Shall possess basic knowledge of established clinic standards of care and Joint Commission requirements for clinical and documentation protocols, safety, infection control, performance improvement, etc., to ensure compliance with policies and provide consistent training and guidance for clinic staff.

• Shall possess ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions.

• Shall possess basic knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions and disease processes across the lifespan, as appropriate.

• Shall possess basic knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient’s condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow-up care.

• Shall possess basic knowledge in management and daily operation of a clinic servicing a large number of patients with a variety of healthcare needs and illnesses.

• Shall possess basic knowledge of and ability to demonstrate leadership skills in order to provide guidance, counseling, training and professional evaluation.

• Shall possess basic knowledge of various training methods and interpersonal skills in order to develop a rapport with the patients and co-workers during which instructional and education information is presented and a supportive, trusting relationship is established.

• Shall possess knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.

• Shall possess ability to acquire and use basic computer skills to enter patient data and extract patient’s information, from a variety of sources to include Composite Health Care System (CHCS), Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (ALTHA), Essentris, Genesis, and Integrated Clinical Database (ICDB).

• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.

• Complete initial and annual telehealth training and telehealth peer reviews.

• Complete competency assessments and competency peer reviews as required.

• Documentation. Contractor employees shall prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established MTF standards, to include, but not limited to: timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature. Contractor employees shall only use MTF and Air Force-approved abbreviations for documentation in the patient health records and follow MTF’s Do Not Use Abbreviation List. (AFI 44-172 / AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards, 5 November 2013)

• Medical Records Documentation. Health care providers shall complete medical records documentation within 72 business hours of the encounter with the patient.

• Coding. Contractor employees shall use the proper coding of procedures and treatment and maintain coding accuracy (CPT/E&M/procedure) at the same time. Standard, 90% or higher, as military and civil service health care providers engaged in comparable work.