STG International is currently seeking 2-3 Registered Nurses to work part-time or PRN in the Mother Infant Care Center (MICCU) at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.

Currently there are an average of 8-12 shifts available per month, Monday - Sunday, that would require coverage.  99% of these available shifts are night shifts. The night shift is from 6:45pm - 7:30am. An increased hourly base rate AND shift differential will apply. ***Compensation is very desirable and will be discussed individually!!!

Responsibilities will include the following:

Provide care to normal and high risk antepartal, intrapartal and postpartal patients (the MTF has approximately 80% high risk population, e.g. PIH, diabetes, pre-term labor, multiple gestations).

Recognize changes in maternal, fetal or newborn infant condition that would constitute an emergency situation and responds appropriately.

Use and interpret information from fetal monitoring equipment to include doptone, fetoscope, internal and external uterine and fetal monitoring. Initiate appropriate response to fetal monitoring information and document action in a timely fashion in accordance with the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) standards.

Operate and monitor the performance of essential equipment used in the care of stable newborns, e.g. radiant warmer, blood glucose monitor, pulse oximeter, medications via syringe pumps, etc. Interpret and respond to data generated by such equipment.

Utilize knowledge of normal and high risk maternal, fetal and infant nursing care requirements after delivery to provide anticipatory guidance and education to parents.

Possess knowledge of normal and abnormal newborn physical and neurological development and application of same in delivery of nursing care to infants from birth until seven days of age.

Assess patient readiness for rooming-in, transfer to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), or discharge.

Possess knowledge of normal and abnormal female anatomy and physiology, common gynecological surgery and application of same in delivery of nursing care to obstetrical patients.

Safely administer prescribed medications including IV push drugs and IV drips specific to pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and neonatal care as described. Monitor and document patient response.

Administer oxygen therapy, monitor oxygen equipment, and interpret and respond to data. Monitor patient and interpret and respond to data.

Gavage feed infants as ordered.

Assist in the performance and interpretation of the Non-Stress Test and Contraction Stress Test. Administer and monitor pitocin infusions to induce or augment labor. Care for patients undergoing amniocentesis.

Assist in both vaginal and scheduled or emergent Cesarean Section deliveries, and other operative procedures permitted by MTF policy. Perform scrub and circulating duties in the Mother & Infant Care Center.

Recover both stable and unstable infants and patient of childbearing ages from general and regional anesthesia.

Identify potential post-anesthetic patient problems; specifically, airway management, hemodynamic instability and pain control, and intervene appropriately.

Provide Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as indicated.

Operate cardiac monitors, interpret cardiac rhythms, determine implications, and make indicated interventions.

Monitor and transition mothers and newborns during the immediate post delivery period.

Have knowledge of and/or experience working with intrathecal, epidural, and general anesthesia.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

*Minimum of 3 years' of full time experience within the last 5 years as an RN in a high risk Obstetrical Nursing Unit.

*A current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

*Possess and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

*Possess Level (V) Intravenous (IV) certification (specific to area assigned) within twenty shifts of starting work on this contract.

*Degree in nursing from an accredited university. (Associate, Diploma, or Bachelors)
 

STG International, Inc. (STG) is a dynamic professional services company dedicated to providing the following leading-edge services to our government and military clientele:

Medical Staffing Service - Human Resource Services and System Solution - Management and Data Resources Consulting Services - Professional and Administrative Services.

Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, STG was founded in 1997 to provide high quality management and technical services to federal clients. Previously certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a woman- owned, minority business, STG is a financially sound organization poised for continued success, as is evidence by the company's exponential growth in recent years.

STG International is an EEO compliant organization.