Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Customer Value Partners•Saginaw, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

CVP is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with Medical/Surgical care services at the VA Saginaw Healthcare System. We have full-time, part-time and PRN contract opportunities available.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Current, full, active and unrestricted RN license from a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
Minimum of one (1) year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the past five (5) years
Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
Ability to successfully complete a government background investigation (US Citizenship required)
Working knowledge of electronic health records and basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the health care needs of patients and develop/maintain a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record using designated templates
Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, in accordance with policy and procedure
Perform head-to-toe assessments, insert IV lines, and manage peripheral and central lines
Administer medications including IV medication using Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) with 100% accuracy
Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patients
Measure vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry
Perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and tube feeding management as needed
Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters and colostomy care
Educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health, diagnoses, and medication administration
Respond and assist in emergency situations
Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians
Perform and document Braden Scale skin risk assessments and Fall Risk Assessments
Document Joint Patient Reporting System (JPRS) reports for patient incidents
Clear all CPRS clinical alerts daily
Prioritize and complete all tasks within assigned shift
Update patient care plans and notify physicians of changes in condition
Practice VA core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA requirements