Medical-Surgical Inpatient RN

Medical-Surgical Inpatient RN

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center 10701 East Blvd OH 44106

Note: Additional LSCVAMC inpatient/outpatient locations may be added to the above list, based on need and mutual agreement of both parties Base Year: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027

Qualifications to include:

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• A current license from the Ohio Board of Nursing or a current multi-state license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
• Current certification in CPR by an American Health Association Vendor
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
• A minimum of two (2) years direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. VA experience is desirable
• A current CV which identifies the provider's education and professional qualifications commensurate with the position or specialty for which they are being offered to perform. Specialty certification preferred.
• NPI
• Annual Office of Inspector General (OIG) Statement
• Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

Technical Proficiency: Contractor's nurses/RNs shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently. Contractor shall provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences including any gaps in educational history for all contract personnel(s).

Roles and Responsibilities: Scope of Care: General. The RN assigned to these areas provide direct and indirect nursing care, by contributing to the patient's assessment, determining priorities, identifying nursing measures and therapeutic objectives and evaluating outcomes. The position requires independent judgment and nursing actions, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of nursing care. Organizational Relationship. The RN is subject to the professional direction of the VA Nurse Manager or designee during the workweek. This is NOT an employer employee relationship. On evenings, nights, holidays and weekends, the RN reports through the Charge Nurse to the Nursing Supervisor/Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD). All contracted RNs are required to float among various units within the service area which they are hired, based on operational needs. Floating assignments will be determined by the VA Nurse Manager or designee, Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor/NOD to maintain adequate staffing levels and continuity of care.

Medical-Surgical Inpatient (Med-Surg) includes telemetry, orthopedics, medicine, and general surgery. RN will be responsible for patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, interdisciplinary team coordination, telemetry monitoring, admissions, and discharges, internal and external transfers, delegating to assistive personnel, electronic medical record documentation, patient transport, and emergency response procedures.

4A-Oncology 12-bed acute Oncology unit caring for a variety of patients with various oncology specific conditions. Commonly seen diagnoses include Initial Cancer Diagnosis & diagnostic workup for starting bio/chemotherapy treatments, Direct Admission to 4A Oncology for the Continued administration of Bio/Chemotherapy with Oncology Trained Staff, Oncology Care symptom management, Telemetry with our Oncology Population, various infections & respiratory complications, Neutropenia & Neutropenic Fevers, Sepsis, hematology/coagulation complications, failure to thrive, Oncology Palliative Care Consults/needs. Common treatment therapies include telemetry, Administration of Biotherapy/Chemotherapy, Administration of Blood Products, intravenous antibiotic therapy, post chemotherapy symptom management, pain management, central line care, Foley catheters, Heparin drip titrations, chest tubes, drainage tubes, Pleurx Catheters, wound care treatments to include surgical sites & wound vacs, Palliative/Hospice/End of Life.

4A Med-Surg 24-bed acute care/telemetry unit. Manages patients with various acute care conditions to include symptom management, Infections & Respiratory complications, Sepsis, Coagulation complications, Urology complications, Failure to thrive, Palliative Care needs, Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal, Dementia, Placement needs, Homicidal/ Suicidal Ideations, & Cardiac issues (telemetry, heart failure, myocardial infarctions, heart catheterizations). Common treatment therapies include Intravenous fluid replacement & antibiotic therapy, central line care, Heparin drip therapy, Coagulation bridging, chest tubes, drainage tubes, nephrostomy tubes, pleurx catheters, Foley Catheters, ostomy & wound care, pain management, pre & post-surgical needs, addressing psychiatric & behavioral concerns with medical needs, 1:1 Sitter/therapeutic assistants for suicidal/ homicidal needs, placement concerns & end of life care.

4B Med-Surg 35-bed acute care/telemetry unit. Manages patients with various acute care conditions to include symptom management, Infections & Respiratory complications, Sepsis, Coagulation complications, Urology complications, Failure to thrive, Palliative Care needs, Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal, Dementia, Placement needs, Homicidal/ Suicidal Ideations, & Cardiac issues (telemetry, heart failure, myocardial infarctions, heart catheterizations). Common treatment therapies include Intravenous fluid replacement & antibiotic therapy, central line care, Heparin drip therapy, Coagulation bridging, chest tubes, drainage tubes, nephrostomy tubes, pleurx catheters, Foley Catheters, ostomy & wound care, pain management, pre & post-surgical needs, addressing psychiatric & behavioral concerns with medical needs, 1:1 Sitter/therapeutic assistants for suicidal/ homicidal needs, placement concerns & end of life care.

5A Med-Surg 35 bed acute care/telemetry unit. Provides specialized care for patients requiring post-operative recovery (thoracic, vascular, general surgery, TALC, GI, Urology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, and ENT), acute medical management, continuous cardiac monitoring. This unit is designed to accommodate a diverse patient population with complex needs.

5B Rehab-Neurological 13-bed acute care/telemetry unit. Provides specialized care for patients requiring rehabilitation, neurological care, medical/surgical management with continuous telemetry monitoring. The unit is designed to support patients recovering from complex conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological disorders, as well as those with post-operative or acute medical needs.

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) 25-bed acute care/telemetry unit with step-down capability for oral intravenous antiarrhythmic drug loading. Provides specialized care for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring and clinical support than a general medical-surgical unit, but not the full intensity of an Intensive Care Unit. This unit serves as a critical bridge between patients with complex medical conditions and surgical needs.

Hours of Operation: VA Business Hours : VA business hours/hours of operations are twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week (24/7), including holidays. Work Schedule : Shifts, tours of duty, and hours may vary depending on the unit. Contract nurses/RNs shall be available to work on days, nights, evenings, weekends, and Holidays. Shifts are primarily 12-hours, with some units offering 8-hour and 10-hour shifts. The Government reserves the right to schedule or reschedule the duty hours to meet staffing and patient care needs. The Government shall provide twenty-four (24) hour notice of any schedule changes. Contractor's nursing staff shall be present at the facility and shall be performing the required services to receive payment for services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.