Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Registered Nurse Opportunities

CVP is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with Medical/Surgical care services at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center- Fort Thomas.

We have full-time, part-time and PRN contract opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Assess the health care needs of patients and develop/maintain a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record using designated templates
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, in accordance with policy and procedure
• Perform head-to-toe assessments, insert IV lines, and manage peripheral and central lines
• Administer medications including IV medication using Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) with 100% accuracy
• Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patients
• Measure vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry
• Perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and tube feeding management as needed
• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters and colostomy care
• Educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health, diagnoses, and medication administration
• Respond and assist in emergency situations
• Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians
• Perform and document Braden Scale skin risk assessments and Fall Risk Assessments
• Document Joint Patient Reporting System (JPRS) reports for patient incidents
• Clear all CPRS clinical alerts daily
• Prioritize and complete all tasks within assigned shift
• Update patient care plans and notify physicians of changes in condition
• Practice VA core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of 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)
• Current, full, active and unrestricted RN license from a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Minimum of one (1) year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the past five (5) years
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS certification preferred
• Ability to successfully complete a government background investigation (US Citizenship required)
• Working knowledge of electronic health records and basic computer skills

Location: Cincinnati VA Medical Center - Fort Thomas, 1000 South Fort Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY