RN - Urgent Care

Job Opportunity in Columbus, OhioColumbus, Ohio. Find "it" here! The Community – Columbus, Ohio Regardless on how you like to spend your down time, there is something to do for everyone in Columbus, OH. From green space and art to science and so much more, you'll be impressed with the abundant opportunities for pleasure here. For instance, you can explore the stunning Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or head over to COSI (named best science museum in the nation – three years in a row); peruse the Columbus Museum of Art or head out to cover some of our miles and miles of trails (you might even see a bison or a waterfall while you're at it). If you feel like shopping, go local or hit the big-name brands, because Columbus, OH is certainly not short of either. In the warmer months, you'll find festivals of all kinds, from food trucks to music. Throughout the year, you can visit art galleries, attend concerts and plays, and enjoy art walks and community events. Their cultural scene runs the gamut of excellence! Explore Columbus here. About the Facility – Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Clinic The Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC) is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 2 facility serving Veterans in 13 counties of Ohio. The VAACC is the parent facility for a Veterans Readjustment Counseling Center (Vet Center) located in downtown Columbus. The VAACC has education, training, and clinical affiliations with multiple accredited colleges and universities. The facility has established medical school affiliations with Ohio University and The Ohio State University, with resident rotations in physical medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, psychiatry, and internal medicine. Specialty programs available in the facility include: Primary Care, Psychosocial Rehabilitations & Recovery Program, Mental Health Clinic, Chiropractic Medicine, Post-Traumatic Stress Treatment, Hematology/Oncology Services, Cardiology Services/Nuclear Cariology, Dental Clinic, Preventive Medicine, Substance Abuse, Ambulatory Surgery, Women's Health Program, Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services, Digitized Radiology, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Podiatry, Dermatology, ENT, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, Urology, Pulmonary, OEF/OIF/OND, Mohs, Orthotics Lab, Sleep Medicine, Vascular Laboratory, and Vascular Surgery. Facility Address: 420 N James Rd Columbus, OH 43219ResponsibilitiesPerform duties in the endoscopy suit and post-op.Perform duties for giving chemotherapy.Obtain patient history and pertinent family history.Assess patient and plan appropriate nursing care.Document plan of care and care given in patient's medical record.Verify transcription of physician's orders.Carry out prescribed physician's orders and document inpatient medical record.Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate.Re-assess patient's condition and revise plans of care based on identified nursing problem.Administer medication and Intravenous (IV) therapies.Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location on crash cart.Assess and document patient response to medication that have been administered.Capable of interpreting cardiac rhythms and their implications.Reorganize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that shall be accomplished.Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that shall be accomplished.Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding.Operate defibrillator, EKG machines and cardiac monitor and other emergency technical equipment.Capable of initiating life saving measures in the absence of physicians.Consistently apply VA customer service standards, demonstrating helpful, courteous, and respectful conduct at all times.Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies and assist with surgical/diagnostic procedures.Care for patients with a variety of catheters and prosthesis.QualificationsCompleted courses for nursing from an accredited program approved by either the Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).A current license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia, Ohio License is preferred.Certification in CPR, BLS, ACLS and a nationally recognized professional nursing certification in the area of specialty is preferred.A minimum of two (2) years direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. VA experience is desirable.Must provide current proof of immunizations.KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.