Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Procedures Unit (APU)

At PQC, our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and growth—because we know the best results happen when everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute. Here, you’ll find meaningful, challenging work in a supportive environment where your impact truly matters. If you’re ready to grow your career and help deliver exceptional results for our customers, we’d love to hear from you. PQC is currently seeking a Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Procedures Unit (APU). Work Environment Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts with 30-minute unpaid meal break o Day Shift: 05:00AM–13:30PM o Evening Shift: 13:00PM–21:30PM Responsibilities Shall be knowledgeable of equipment and supply terminology and skill sufficient to identify and use necessary equipment and supplies properly and to communicate proper use with nurses, medical staff, patients, and family members. Shall be knowledgeable and possess skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients. contractor shall be knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served: Infants, Children, Adolescent, Adults, and Geriatric (>65). Assess, coordinate, facilitate, deliver and evaluate care for infants to geriatric patients using the nursing process. Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders/conditions, diagnostic studies and treatments related to prevention, and detection of illnesses in adults, is desirable. Will be knowledgeable in professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty, such as on patients with special needs, paralysis, amputations, and expressive disorders. Fully comprehend and be fluent in speaking and writing the English language. Shall be able to assist with bed-to-bed, bed-to-chair, chair-to-chair, wheelchair-to-commode, and commode to wheelchair transfer. Shall be able to walk the distance of 500 yards without needing rest, push an occupied wheelchair, push an occupied gurney, and lift linen bags of 30 lbs. Shall be able to type efficiently and prepare medications from vials; and be able to read (with or without assistive devices) computer screens and medication vials/packets. Conduct duties in accordance with APU policies and procedures. Delivery of treatment within the personnel and equipment capabilities of the MTF, provision of mandated nursing surveillance and preventive services. The quality and timeliness of treatment records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided. Participate in educational and continuous improvement programs to include training of the enlisted and LVN/LPN/Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) staff assigned to the APU, as appropriate. Provide documentation of annual attendance at Joint Commission and Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) required classes. These courses will be provided at Government expense. Assess nursing needs, formulate, and implement a plan of nursing care for each patient consistent with established nursing standards and protocols for this unit and with the prescribed plan of medical care. Contribute to the medical/nursing plan of care by observing, recognizing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient’s condition, subjective symptoms and objective signs, reactions to medications, and responses to therapy. Performance of supportive life functions such as management of medications, suctioning (to include tracheostomy suctioning) maintenance and electrolytic fluids, and oxygen administration for maintenance of airway, cardiovascular, and respiratory functions. Collect, document, and evaluate patient data for a wide variety of adult patients with medical or surgical problems to include maintenance and discontinuation of NG tubes, foley catheters, leg bags, colostomy bags, and rectal tubes. Maintain all required patient care records and report pertinent information to the medical officer and/or charge nurse as appropriate. Administer prescribed medications and intravenous therapy. Will be 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. Will be knowledgeable in administrative requirements for the documentation of patient's condition, progress and acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care. Conduct a complete physical screening assessment utilizing techniques of observation, inspection, auscultat