RN - Long Term Care

Registered Nurse LTCThe Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is a hospital affiliated with and operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. It is one of the department's largest hospitals, serving Harris County, Texas and 27 surrounding counties. It is named for Michael E. DeBakey, a renowned surgeon and president of Baylor College of Medicine. The hospital is on a 118-acre campus on Old Spanish Trail and Almeda, just on the edge of the Texas Medical Center. It is accredited by JCAHO, and has 343 hospital beds, a 40-bed Spinal Cord Injury Center, and a 120-bed transitional care unit for long-term care.ResponsibilitiesDeliver direct patient care including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and monitoring of vital signs.Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance.Monitor changes in residents' physical and mental health and promptly report concerns to the medical team.Provide emotional support to veterans and their families, particularly in palliative and hospice care settings.Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with VA policies and electronic health record standards.Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection control, and safety protocols.QualificationsEducation: Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in nursing.License: Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.Experience: Must have a minimum of 12 months' experience. Must have at least one year of recent experience in Long-Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility.Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) is mandatory for all specialties.KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.