Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse OpportunitiesCVP is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with high-quality primary care and specialty nursing services at the Dayton VA Medical Center located at 4100 W Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428. We are looking for RNs with the following specialities: Primary Care, Intensive Care/Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry/Cardiac Monitoring, Emergency Room.Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.ResponsibilitiesProvide indirect and direct nursing care by contributing to patient assessment, determining priorities, identifying nursing measures and therapeutic objectives, and evaluating outcomes across Primary Care, Intensive Care, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac Monitoring, and Emergency Room settings as assignedPerform critical care nursing to Intensive Care Unit patients as assignedPerform scrub and circulating duties in the ED and Operating Room as assignedObtain patient history and pertinent family historyAssess patient condition and develop an appropriate, individualized plan of careReassess patient condition and revise plans of care based on identified nursing problemsDocument plan of care and all care given accurately in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) prior to end of each shiftVerify transcription of physician orders; no verbal orders are to be accepted except in compliance with facility policyCommunicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriateAdminister medications and Intravenous (IV) therapies, ensuring a 100% accuracy rate using Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) in applicable areasAssess and document patient response to administered medicationsInterpret cardiac rhythms and respond to their clinical implicationsOperate defibrillators, EKG machines, cardiac monitors, and other emergency technical equipmentPerform and manage central line and ventilator care in compliance with facility policyPerform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy as neededAssess for and administer tube feedings as indicatedAssist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulationPerform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile) and obtain wound cultures as necessaryPerform skin assessments and initiate measures to prevent Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers (HAPU)Perform Fall Risk Assessment and implement recommendations and interventions to decrease the risk of falls and falls with injuriesPerform Braden Scale assessments to measure risk for skin injuries and provide appropriate interventionsMonitor and assess intake and output every shift, and more frequently as indicatedReview all laboratory data and electronic medical records and act on findings appropriatelyInstruct patients and families regarding prescribed medications, therapies, and surgical and diagnostic proceduresAssess patient and family knowledge level, implement plan of instruction, and record demonstrated level of understandingParticipate in discharge planning as appropriateBe able to initiate life-saving measures in the absence of a physicianRecognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies and assist with surgical and diagnostic proceduresCare for patients with a variety of catheters and prosthesesEnsure medication orders from the previous shift have been noted and either carried out or transcribed onto the medical records appropriatelyDocument all care using the current Electronic Health Record (EHR) system; documentation and coding functions must be completed by end of each patient care encounterReport all patient safety incidents using the VA Patient Safety Reporting System within 24 hours of the incidentReport any patient complaints to the COR or designee within 24 hoursComply with all VA patient safety and infection control standards of care, making every effort to prevent medication errors, falls, and patient injuryComply with all HIPAA, Privacy Act, and VA confidentiality requirements; maintain privacy and confidentiality of all patient information at all timesQualificationsMust be eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance; US Citizenship is requiredGraduation from 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) at the time the program was completed; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferredCurrent, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN); licensure in any US state or territory will be considered, however Ohio licensure must be obtained prior to start dateMinimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years; VA experience is preferredExperience in one or more of the following specialty areas is preferred: Primary Care, Intensive Care/Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry/Cardiac Monitoring, Emergency RoomCurrent BLS certification from an American Heart Association-approved vendorCurrent ACLS certification from an American Heart Association-approved vendorCurrent CPR certification from an American Heart Association-approved vendorProficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; training on VA-specific systems including VistA and CPRS will be provided upon onboardingFamiliarity with medical terminology, hospital policies and procedures, and clinical documentation standardsLocation: Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 W Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428 (On-Site).Shift: Facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Primary Care Shifts: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All other specialities could be supporting rotating shifts at the facility.About CVPCVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.