Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN)

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting multiple Medical Surgical Registered Nurses to support the John D. Dingel Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 4646 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201. Multiple shift schedules are available. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of health care, national security, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own. Responsibilities Perform head-to-toe assessments, develop and update care plans, and document in electronic medical records Assess and act on changes in patient condition Administer medications (including IV), blood products, and tube feedings Insert and manage IV and central lines, including PICC lines Perform wound care, tracheostomy care, ventilator care, and suctioning Measure and monitor vital signs, pain, and hemodynamics Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers Provide patient/family education on health, diagnoses, and medications Respond to emergencies and assist in crisis situations Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe care environment Adhere to VA and Joint Commission standards, including medication administration, restraint usage, and hazardous waste disposal Use Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) with 100% accuracy Complete required nursing assessments and documentation within set timeframes Report incidents of abuse or safety concerns immediately Provide clinical oversight to LPNs, Nursing Assistants, Health Technicians, and Intermediate Care Technicians Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient status Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities Clear CPRS clinical alerts daily Perform Braden Scale and Fall Risk Assessments Report and document patient safety incidents using the Joint Patient Safety Report (JPRS) system Comply with PPE and hand hygiene protocols Qualifications Current, unrestricted RN license from a U.S. state, territory, or D.C Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) Credentialed through VetPro Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (for ICU, Stepdown, and Emergency Room) Negative TB test within the past 12 months Pre-employment drug screening At least 1 year of recent (within the past 5 years) critical care nursing experience Proficiency in spoken and written English Basic computer skills Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job (no restrictions) No sponsorship available All candidates must be able to: Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Lift up to 20 lbs Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Push/pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr