Registered Nurse (Flight Medicine)

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position. The Registered Nurse will work eight hours per day during a scheduled nine-hour period between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, including a one-hour unpaid lunch. There are no weekend, on-call, or callback requirements.

Overview

Join the Flight Medicine Clinic at Holloman Air Force Base and provide outpatient nursing care to active-duty service members and other eligible beneficiaries. In this role, you will perform patient assessments, triage, preventive-health services, care coordination, and telehealth nursing while collaborating with a multidisciplinary military healthcare team. Enjoy a stable Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends, on-call shifts, or callback requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate optimal outcomes related to clinical care, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all established standards of care, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines used within the military treatment facility.
• Perform physical assessments and obtain patient health histories.
• Provide direct patient care and assist in other clinical areas when patient-care needs or staffing levels require.
• Provide health-promotion services, patient counseling, preventive-care education, and immunization support.
• Coordinate pre-screening laboratory work, special supplies, and other patient needs with providers before scheduled appointments.
• Assist with walk-in appointments and follow applicable Air Force Medical Home Clinical Support Staff Protocols.
• Conduct telehealth nursing services in accordance with institutional requirements.
• Support patient care involving active-duty requirements, pediatrics, women’s health, adult care, and geriatric care.
• Maintain accurate patient-care documentation.
• Promote a collaborative team approach to nursing care and assist other healthcare personnel as needed.
• Conduct research in support of improved nursing practices and patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience after graduation.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or willing to obtain.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency within the previous two (2) years.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Compensation

• $38.29 per hour
• $4.57 per hour in Health and Welfare benefits

Benefits

As a GiaCare employee, you may enjoy:

• Medical Insurance (100% covered by employer)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 80 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 56 Hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• $500 Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• 401(k)

Why GiaCare?

GiaCare is dedicated to supporting our nation's military by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with military treatment facilities throughout the United States. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care while providing meaningful career opportunities for healthcare professionals.