Labor and Delivery RN OnSite in Yokosuka, Japan
Company: Arcetyp LLC
Location: National City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Arcetyp LLC is a growing small business that provides a broad
range of consulting services to US Federal Government, US Military,
and Commercial clients. Services include Management & IT
Consulting, Program & Project Management, and Professional & Admin
Services. We accept direct hire candidates only, W2 employee hires.
We do not accept 1099 independent consultants. We do not accept
staffing firms. We do not accept corp-to-corp (C2C) candidates. We
can't sponsor H1B. Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Labor and Delivery
RN to support the Government in Japan. This will be an on-site,
in-office position with one position located in Yokosuka, Japan.
POSITION DUTIES: The Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery) will
provide nursing care to routine and high-risk Obstetrical patients
including newborns during the transition period within assigned
inpatient unit based on relevant specialty care standards. Work
Schedule: Perform approximately 14–17 shifts per month, each
lasting 12–16 hours. Rotating day and night shifts on a quarterly
basis. Required to notify supervisor and charge nurse promptly in
case of illness or emergency. May be required to cover additional
shifts due to staffing needs. Maximum of 16 hours per shift or 84
hours within a two-week period. Required participation in on-call
duties, including: 24-hour call every other week. Must be able to
arrive within 30 minutes if called in. On-call compensation
applies. Required to work federal holidays and non-duty days as
scheduled. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Establish priorities of patient
care based on triage, nursing diagnosis, essential patient needs
and outcomes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team in assessing
the effectiveness of existing therapies and interventions for
patients with illnesses, their families and significant others.
Apply understanding and operation of specialty equipment. Maintain
a safe patient care environment. Monitor and troubleshoot equipment
assuring appropriate patient response. Provide intervention when
indicated. Ensure upkeep, perform checks and maintain appropriate
logs of medical equipment. Administer medications and IV therapy
employing knowledge of pharmacological agents and blood/blood
components, their indications, routes of administration, expected
actions and potential side effects, as related to specific patient
population served. Manage complex central and peripheral
intravenous lines/infusions. Provide recovery care for
post-anesthesia patients following C-Sections, cerclage, tubal
ligations, and spontaneous pregnancy loss. Serve as a patient
advocate and maintain patient’s right to confidentiality. Assist
patients, families, and significant others in identifying
limitations. Provide telephone advice based on clinical knowledge
and accepted standards. Assist as needed in accessing appropriate
ambulatory/emergency care for beneficiaries. Consult and work
collaboratively with social work and other ancillary services at
the medical center and in the community to aid patients in
maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life. Evaluate
effectiveness of own performance and clinically direct and evaluate
the clinical care provided by health team members. Contribute to
health care system and support clinical environment resulting in
quality services and positive patient outcomes. Assist management
and staff to develop and implement standards of care in keeping
with unit and command’s strategic patient care goals. Demonstrate
clinical expertise and independent practice necessary to function
as a resource for medical and nursing personnel and mentor to
staff. Provide clinical consultation and participate in
problem-solving efforts of nursing staff, medical staff and other
disciplines. Conduct and participate in patient bedside rounds with
care team, patient care conferences and discharge planning. Assess
and address the learning needs of patients and families, as well
as, cultural and spiritual needs, individualizing each plan of care
to meet patients’ specific needs. Participate in formal patient
education and development of patient education materials. Monitor
patient responses to medications/procedures/treatments and provide
timely, accurate, and concise documentation, manually and/or by use
of computer. Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations
following established protocols, remaining calm, informing
appropriate persons, and documenting events. Assist in the
development, application and monitoring of clinical pathways as
directed by government supervisor. Assist with the development of
programs that comply with all regulatory agencies and Joint
Commission requirements with a focus on CI, professional practice,
and patient care/teaching. Coordinates patient care through a
continuum and facilitates the achievement of high quality, safe and
cost effective care. Ensures compliance with standards of care and
practice in accordance with all established Unit Operating
Instructions (which follow national guidance from AWHONN, American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Medical Group Instructions, and Air
Force Instructions used in the medical treatment facility. Provides
care within ethical and legal boundaries. Provides appropriate
patient assessment skills. Accountable for making patient care
assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level
utilizing the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
Sets up, operates, and monitors specialized medical equipment such
as IV infusion pumps, PCA pumps, vital sign machines, electronic
fetal monitoring, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen
analyzers, nebulizers, ultrasound, emergency transport and other
unit-specific equipment. Recognizes adverse signs and symptoms and
reacts quickly in emergency situations. Makes referral appointments
and arranges specialty care, as applicable. Completes orientation
and competency verification programs in accordance with unit
guidelines. Serves and participates in committees, functions and
other meetings as directed. Provides relevant and timely
information to these groups and assists with decision making and
process improvement. Participates in customer service initiatives
and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health
services. Performs sterile vaginal examinations, speculum
examinations, and diagnostic procedures via electronic fetal
monitoring and tocometer. Prepares patients for surgery,
ultrasound, amniocentesis, or other prescribed medical procedures.
Provides critical care and evaluation of patients. Develops nursing
care plans, performs care as outlined in clinical pathways, and
standing order sets. Provides and documents individual and family
education. Prepares sterile supplies, non-sterile supplies, and
ensures required equipment is present and ready for use. Adjusts
equipment as required. Reports all problems to the Non-Commissioned
Officer In Charge (NCOIC) and works with maintenance service
technicians to address problems. Checks the operating parameters of
the equipment each time before the equipment is used. Develops and
monitors quality improvement programs with peer reviews, staff
education, chart reviews, and statistics. Performs telephone
consults, triage, and other necessary administrative tasks as
required Maintain knowledge of how to provide nursing care from a
multi-disciplinary continuum, from normal physiological changes to
a wide variety of disease processes that may complicate the
ante-partum, intra-partum or postpartum stages of pregnancy, the
immediate care of the newborn and have a varied knowledge in
women’s health issues and the physiological changes in the normal
life cycle. Maintain knowledge of the 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. Maintain knowledge of the administrative
requirements for proper documentation of patient’s condition
including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow
up care. Maintain knowledge of computer operations and proficiency
in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated
medical records. Maintain knowledge of effective communication and
collaboration with the health care team, both in oral and written
form. Maintain knowledge of synthesizing data from a variety of
sources to make appropriate clinical decisions. Patient Care. The
general scope of work under this contract includes performing
services in the following patient care areas: Antepartum Labor &
Delivery Postpartum Neonatal via Rooming-In or Nursery Obstetric
Triage The provider shall prepare all medical documentation to meet
or exceed the standards required under AFI 46-101 Nursing Services
and Operations, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and
Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), applicable Air Force Instructions and the
Joint Commission guidelines. Only approved abbreviations shall be
used for documentation of care in the health care record. The
Department of Defense’s electronic medical record systems, AHLTA
(outpatient), Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and Essentris
(inpatient), shall be used for all patient encounters. Maintain a
level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals
performing similar services. Adhere to and comply with the
Department of the Air Force, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and
local instructions and notices in effect during the term of the
contract. Practice aseptic techniques as necessary; comply with
infection control guidelines to include the proper handling,
storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of
universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection. Function
with an awareness and application of safety procedures. Apply an
awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive
to manage situations in a reduced risk manner. Exercise awareness
and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as
identified within the MTF. Maintain an awareness of responsibility
and accountability for own professional practice. Maintain DoD
email account as directed by government supervisor. Exercise
appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and
coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic
activities. Each HCW providing service under this contract or
resultant task orders shall undergo an orientation and shall
complete mandatory Air Force, and DoD on-line training as required.
NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Ability to perform a full range of
medical services consistent with professional licensure. Be able to
comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws,
Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Bureau of
Medicine and Surgery, and MTF instructions and policies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications including
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook Be capable of
performing a full range of medical services commensurate with the
professional license held. Fluently and proficiently read, write,
speak and understand the English language. The HCW must be able to
provide contract company with proof of being able to fluently and
proficiently read, write, speak and understand the English language
if English is not the contractor’s first language. Knowledge across
antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal care, and women’s
health. Pharmacological knowledge including dosage calculations and
medication management. Documentation standards consistent with Air
Force and Joint Commission requirements. Proficiency with
electronic medical records systems (AHLTA, CHCS, Essentris).
Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum two (2) years of experience as an
inpatient labor and delivery nurse required. Certifications:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP) Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (AWHONN) Basic Life
Support (BLS) Emergency Clinical Obstetrics (ECO) and STABLE
certification required within 30–90 duty days of arrival Experience
with postpartum and newborn nursery highly recommended. All
relevant experience should be within the last four (4) years.
Experience aligned with Level 1 Labor and Delivery (ACOG maternal
care reference level) highly recommended. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience
working with military family members. Working knowledge of relevant
military, state, federal, and local laws and resources. Highly
developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Experience with postpartum and newborn nursery is highly
recommended. Have a work experience for Level 1 Labor and Delivery,
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) for
reference level of maternal care is highly recommended. Min.
Citizenship Status Required: U.S Citizenship. LOCATION: Yokosuka ,
Japan COMPENSATION: Pay and benefits information for this position
will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp
offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried
employees. Arcetyp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we highly
value diversity of our workforce. We accept resumes from all
interested parties and consider applicants for all positions
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family
responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition
or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation,
veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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