Attachment_3f_-_Nursing.pdf

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Nursing

Note: The use of the terms Contractor, Contract Provider and Nurse refers to the provider of care throughout this document.

1. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide an individual to administer delineated medical services to all Active Duty beneficiaries within the capabilities normally granted to a Registered Nurse in an outpatient clinical setting. Contractor will be expected to provide hands on patient care according to item #3 Professional Services.

A. The Nurse shall meet or exceed the industry standards in accordance with established principles, practices and ethics of the Registered Nursing Profession. The standards of performance for all employees provided by the contractor shall reflect the degree and care, skill and learning expected of a reasonably prudent healthcare provider in the Registered Nursing profession in the state of their practice.

B. The Contractors will provide professional services to U.S. Coast Guard Locations

Specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1).

2. Qualifications. The provider of Nursing services shall possess and maintain for the duration of this agreement:

A. A diploma or degree from a National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) accredited school of Nursing;

B. A current unrestricted license to practice Registered nursing in assigned practice State.

C. Maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care

Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians

(ACEP).

D. A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in the field in the past 3 years; with at least one year of ambulatory care experience in family practice or internal medicine in the past 5 years.

E. "No adverse information on file" with the National Practitioners Data Band (NPDB).

3. Credential Review. The contractor shall submit with the proposal the following credentials in order to be evaluated for technical acceptability.

A. A current resume including AT LEAST the following information:

(1) Diploma/Degrees earned;

(2) Professional Experience;

(3) Social Security Number;

(4) Date of birth (to be used only for the purposes of independent query of the NPDB);

(5) Career history(with explanations for any gaps in employment);

(6) Professional Training/Courses (CME) attended in the past two years;

(7) Professional organization affiliations and memberships;

(8) Previous work references including name of organization, number of years rendered, address and name of point of contract with telephone number;

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NURSING SERVICES

(9) Awards and certifications received.

B. Copies of:

(1) A diploma or degree from an accredited school of Nursing (a digital picture is acceptable as a copy);

(2) A current unrestricted license from the assigned practice State;

(3) Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis “A” and “B” and evidence of freedom from chronic communicable disease(s) i.e., HIV, TB and Sexual transmitted diseases;

(4) Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the

American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP);

(5) Proof of insurability against malpractice in the amount of one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars per occurrence;

(6) Social Security Card;

(7) At least three (3) letters of recommendation from recent employers addressing nursing services.

3. Professional Services. The Contractor shall perform a full range of professional nursing services and practices on site, using government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies to a variety of patients. All aspects of Nursing Services shall be commensurate with the capabilities and licensure of the provider and the Medical Department including but not limited to the expectations listed below; and in the other areas of the PWS.

A. Assesses patient’s needs for nursing care, plans for nursing interventions, assess the effectiveness of the interventions and alters the nursing plan and interventions appropriately.

B. Provides patient education, disease management assistance and ongoing monitoring as directed by the Primary Care Manager.

C. Provide nursing triage to acute issues in addition to regular scheduled appointments, with immediate evaluation and management of emergent problems as they occur.

D. Administers oxygen, IV fluids, and prescribed oral, subcutaneous and intra-muscular medication in accordance with provider orders and regulations.

E. Prepares patients for surgical and or diagnostic procedures.

F. Prepares, operates, and monitors specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, etc.

G. Inventories medicine and drug stocks to ensure adequate supplies and controls.

H. Participates in training to clinic staff; Provides instruction on an ad hoc basis.

I. Participates in the Health Services Quality Improvement Program, as directed by the Clinic

Administrator.

J. Prepare and submit appropriate documentation as specified in applicable regulations.

K. Provide coordination of care between civilian, DOD and CG facilities in accordance with standards of practice established at the clinic for referral management.

L. Communicates and coordinates with HSWL-SC Operational Medicine Nurse Consultant regarding complex care oversight.

4. Hours of Performance. The contractor shall provide all aspects of delineated Nursing services at locations in the PWS (Attachment 1) and hours specified by the Clinic Administrator.