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supervisory nurse - Tacoma, WA , USA, United States - Civilian Corps
Description
OverviewSUPERVISORY NURSE (CLINICAL/EMERGENCY), Tacoma, WA
At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunties. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care.
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol.
JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the welcoming neighboring communities.
Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed-the natural setting of the base.
Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range.From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and new sports are a way of life in Washington State.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a supervisory clinical nurse in a Regional Level II Trauma Emergency Department providing the full range of professional nursing care and treatment to a wide variety of patients arriving in critical condition as a result of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, suicide attempts, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, drug overdose, etc.
MAJOR DUTIES
Qualifications
US Citizenship required
At least one year of licensed clinical experience AFTER licensure as a registered nurse at the time of application
