Registered Nurse at Otolaryngology

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse Otolaryngology to provide specialized outpatient nursing care within the ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Clinic at Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The RN will support physicians and healthcare teams in evaluating, treating, and educating patients with ear, nose, throat, sinus, head, and neck conditions. Duties include patient assessment, procedure support, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with DHA and military healthcare standards.

General Duties

Provide services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).Perform duties in accordance with the PWS, DHA standards, and MTF policies.Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection prevention, and patient safety regulations.Participate in quality improvement, readiness activities, peer review, and staff training.Specific Duties

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adult and geriatric ENT patients.Obtain patient histories, medication lists, vital signs, and symptom assessments.Perform telephone and in-person patient triage and nursing evaluations.Assist providers during ENT examinations, procedures, and specialty treatments.Prepare patients and examination rooms for procedures and evaluations.Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, and prescribed treatments according to clinic protocols.Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and respond appropriately to emergencies or adverse reactions.Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, post-procedure care, and follow-up instructions.Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.Coordinate referrals, specialty appointments, diagnostic testing, and continuity of care.Operate and maintain specialty clinic equipment and ensure exam rooms remain stocked and operational.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, technicians, and ancillary staff to support patient care delivery and clinic workflow.Qualifications

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Certifications must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Online-only certifications are not accepted.

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of outpatient clinic, emergency room, ICU, urgent care, or specialty nursing experience within the past three years preferred.Experience in specialty outpatient care and ENT clinic settings is highly desirable.Licensure

Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

Strong outpatient clinical nursing skillsAbility to recognize and respond to medical emergenciesExcellent patient education and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teamsStrong documentation and electronic medical record skillsKnowledge of ENT procedures and specialty clinic workflowsAbility to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced clinical environmentStrong organizational and critical thinking skillsFamiliarity with military healthcare systems and TRICARE is highly preferredSchedule

Monday through FridayStandard clinic hours: 0730 1630Procedure days may require schedule adjustments from 0700 1600Maximum 40 hours per weekNo on-call requirementPhysical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to lift and move clinical supplies and equipmentAbility to assist patients during examinations and proceduresManual dexterity sufficient for clinical nursing dutiesWork Environment

This position is performed in a military outpatient Otolaryngology clinic environment within Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center. The work setting includes direct patient care, specialty procedures, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic medical documentation.

Immunization Requirement

Must comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) immunization and health screening requirements, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis screening.

Security Requirement

Must be able to pass all required background investigations, credentialing, and installation access requirements for work on Nellis Air Force Base.