Overall Purpose Of The Job
This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide the services outlined below.
The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patients in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient and their significant others.
Key Responsibilities
The spinal cord RN will provide patient-centered care by performing tasks that meet the health, emotional, and practical needs of the patients. These duties will include but are not limited to the following.
- Assess the health care, emotional, and logistical needs of the patient and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
- Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record
- Communicates and treats all patients and/or families in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner
- Perform head-to-toe assessment, administer medication including IVs, are of PICC lines
- Coordinate and participate in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient
- Measure vital signs, including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc. EKGs as needed
- Perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
- Obtain and deliver specimens to lab
- Perform tracheostomy care, Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy
- Perform non-acute/acute ventilator care, as needed
- Assess for and administer tube feedings
- Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including indwelling and suprapubic catheters, colostomies, external devices, and digital stimulation
- Educate patients and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration
- Activate the Emergency Medical Response as indicated based on patient presentation or change in condition
- Perform Continuous Protective Observation (CPO) duties to maintain veteran safety
- Perform patient belongings and Contraband inspection and documentation as outlined by facility policy
- Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians
- Rapid Response and Cardiac Arrest (code) response within the unit.
- Accu-checks
- Other duties as assigned by VA team
C. Job Profile
Basic Requirements/Certifications:
- Full Unrestricted RN License – Any state
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.
- Min 1 year experience as Spinal Cord RN OR 2 year experience
Education Required:
- Candidates must be a graduate of a school of nursing that was approved and/or accredited by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed.
Physical Requirements:
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
- May require bending, stooping and lifting to 20 lbs.
Other Special Qualifications:
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
- Must relocate to project site for the duration of the contract.
- Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance
- Ventilator experience is preferred
This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform.
The incumbent may be required to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $2,317.00 - $2,469.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 1-year Spinal Cord RN OR Medical Surgical 2-year experience?
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification or equivalency? (Required)
Work Location: On the road
