Registered Nurse- Spinal Cord Injury

3 weeks ago

Milwaukee, United States Giacare Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGiaCare Inc. is currently accepting applications for experienced, civilian Registered Nurse – Spinal Cord Injury at Clement J. Zablocki (Milwaukee VAMC) Milwaukee, WI.

Qualifications:

  • Must have a full and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review by the VA Chief of Staff and approved by the VA Facility Director. The Contracting Officer will be notified prior to any changes in personnel. VA reserves the right to approve the assignment of individual personnel furnished by the contractor to perform the functions specified in the task order.
  • Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting.
  • Must be able to perform the services covered by this contract shall be proficient in written and spoken English. Must be computer literate as patient documentation is directly entered in the patient’s electronic medical record. Proficiency in the use of the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) system and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) are preferred.
  • Must have an Associates or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) from an ACEN or CCNE accredited Nursing program.
  • Must have a current and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia and have a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by a provider recognized by the American Heart Association.
  • Must have a minimum of one-year Spinal Cord Injury experience or a minimum of two-years Med/Surg experience. Ventilator experience is preferred.
  • Must be computer literate as patient documentation is directly inputted in the patient’s electronic medical record. Proficiency in the use of the Oracle Cerner Electronic Health Record system is preferred.

Typical Job Duties:

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. Nursing care shall be performed in accordance with the American Nursing Association’s Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Performance, and within the individual nurse’s scope of license. The VA Nurse Manager(s), or appropriate nursing leadership delegate (i.e., Assistant Nurse Manager), will provide the RN with clinical oversight during their tour of duty.

i. Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe patient care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/family education, discharge process, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies.

ii. Provide patient-centered care by performing the following tasks:

• assess the health care needs of the patient and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals

• assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s health condition

• carry out the plan of care by performing assigning delegated tasks

• 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

• identify and act on predictable needs of the patient

• meet the health care needs of patient by assessing and assisting the patient to meet expressed needs

• meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and/or families

• prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift

• notify assigned physician of any changes in condition and update patient care plans

• report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership

• perform head-to-toe assessment

• insert IV lines

• care of PICC lines

• administer medication including IVs

• coordinate and participate in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient

• measure vital signs, including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.

• complete EKG as needed

• perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures as necessary

• obtain and deliver specimens to lab

• perform tracheostomy care

• perform non-acute/acute ventilator care, as needed

• perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy

• 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 • respond and assist in an emergency situation

• 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

As a GiaCare employee, you may enjoy the following benefits:

  • Medical Insurance (GiaCare pays for GiaCare employee medical benefits)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k (Non-matching)
  • Referral Program
  • A wide variety of employee discounts

GiaCare is an equal opportunity employer.

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