ProSource360 is a Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Certified, HUBZone firm that offers Information Technology (IT) Support Services, Management Consulting, and Healthcare focused services to federal, state and local government agencies as well as selected healthcare organizations. ProSource360 is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in the quality of our team members and our work, in a cost-efficient manner. We help organizations achieve quantifiable solutions to their strategic imperatives.

ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Critical Care Nurse at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. This is a full time position on a Panama schedule defined as: (3) 12 hours shifts one week and (4) the next. This schedule may change periodically as required by the military treatment facility (MTF).

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide patient care services as directed by physicians/nurse practitioners/physician assistants or other individuals responsible for patient care.
• Treat and receive patients, prepare and maintain records, pull and file patient medical records, perform basic secretarial skills, handle telephone calls and written correspondence, serve as a liaison between physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other medical staff.
• Accomplish the following tasks; critical care medications (monitor/mix, administer titrate), dysrhythmia recognition, arterial blood gas interpretation, hemodynamic pressure interpretation, assist with synchronized cardioversion, perform emergency defibrillation (with knowledgeable use of defibrillation machine), administer thrombolytic agents, perform the postoperative recovery and discharge within established criteria.
• Perform arterial punctures, draw blood from invasive monitoring lines, assist with temporary pacemaker insertion, apply noninvasive external pacemaker, obtain hemodynamic variables.
• interpret lab values, care for patients with Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, mechanical ventilators, and give inhalation therapy treatments with knowledge of medications utilized.
• Will possess knowledge of the pharmacology of the most commonly used emergency drugs, anticipated results, usual dosages and their location on crash cart and will be able to administer medications.

• Must provide intensive care nursing to critically ill patients of all ages with medical and/or surgical problems and/or AIDS-related problems, administer prescribed medications to include multiple medication drips and intravenous push drugs, care for patients on ventilators, operate hemodynamic equipment safely and effectively.
• Seek and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with clients/families and co-workers which contribute to mission accomplishment.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and initiate life saving measures in the absence of a physician.
• Shall be cognizant of patient and staff safety through safety awareness, proper infection control and promotion of clean, orderly clinic environment. The ICU Critical Care Nurse shall recognize, report and correct potential safety hazards.
   

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited National League of Nursing (NLN) school.
• License/certification. Possess a license of nursing as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of (2) years of experience with at least (1) year in a critical care area of (4) or more beds. One year experience must have occurred within the last five years.
• Possesses intimate knowledge of ICU and PACU clinical operations to include the management of overflow patients.
• Read, understand, speak, and write English fluently with excellent communications and customer service skills.
• Hold current Healthcare Provider (HCP) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification using American Heart Association guidelines.
• Members required to have   Advanced   Life   Support   requirements (ACLS, PALS,  NRP)   must   present   proof   of   current   certification(s) through the American Heart Association.  PALS is required for all ICU contractors within 6 months of  start  date.
• US Citizenship
• SF-85 security investigation required with favorable determination

ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. HUBZone candidates encouraged to apply.