Registered Nurse- ICU

CVP seeks a Registered Nurse to join our team in providing nursing services for our Nation's Veterans at the VA Saginaw Healthcare System. This is an exciting opportunity to serve those who have served us while working in the Intensive Care Unit.We have full-time, part-time and PRN contract opportunities available.Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including compliance with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, and hazardous waste disposalProvide patient/resident-centered care byAssessing the healthcare needs of patients/residents and maintaining or developing plans of care to meet interdisciplinary goalsIdentifying and acting on significant changes in the patient's/resident's health conditionCarrying out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasksDocumenting pertinent data in the electronic patient/resident medical record using designated templatesCompleting nursing assessments within required timeframes and according to policyMeeting the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and familiesPrioritizing and completing tasks during assigned night shiftUpdating patient/resident care plans and notifying physicians of condition changesPractice the VA core values Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)Perform essential clinical tasks includingHead-to-toe patient assessmentsIV insertion and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC linesMedication administration including IV medicationsCoordination of admission and discharge processesVital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including pain assessmentWound care including sterile and non-sterile dressing changesLaboratory specimen collection and handlingTracheostomy care and suctioning procedures (oral, nasogastric, deep)Care of patients requiring ventilator supportTube feeding administrationAssisting with routine urinary and bowel elimination needsEmergency response and assistanceProvide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health TechniciansImplement Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) with 100% accuracyPerform risk assessments including Braden Scale, Fall Risk Assessment, and skin assessmentsDocument patient incidents through the Joint Patient Reporting System (JPRS)Clear all Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) clinical alerts dailyCurrent, full, and unrestricted RN license from any U.S. State, Territory, or CommonwealthGraduate of an accredited nursing program approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)Current BLS certification requiredCurrent ACLS certification required for positions in SICU, MICU, CCU, ICU, Stepdown, and Emergency RoomAbility to successfully undergo a government background investigation (US Citizenship required)Proficiency in spoken and written English Basic computer skills and knowledge of electronic health recordsLocationVA Saginaw Healthcare System, 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MIAbout 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.