Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

OverviewCVP 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.We have full-time, part-time and PRN contract opportunities available.ResponsibilitiesAssess the health care needs of patients and develop/maintain a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goalsCollect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record using designated templatesComplete nursing assessments within required time frames, in accordance with policy and procedurePerform head-to-toe assessments, insert IV lines, and manage peripheral and central linesAdminister medications including IV medication using Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) with 100% accuracyCoordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patientsMeasure vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetryPerform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessaryPerform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and tube feeding management as neededAssist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters and colostomy careEducate patients/residents and/or families regarding health, diagnoses, and medication administrationRespond and assist in emergency situationsProvide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health TechniciansPerform and document Braden Scale skin risk assessments and Fall Risk AssessmentsDocument Joint Patient Reporting System (JPRS) reports for patient incidentsClear all CPRS clinical alerts dailyPrioritize and complete all tasks within assigned shiftUpdate patient care plans and notify physicians of changes in conditionPractice VA core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA requirements QualificationsGraduate 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 ColumbiaMinimum of one (1) year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the past five (5) yearsCurrent BLS certification (American Heart Association)Current ACLS certification preferredAbility to successfully complete a government background investigation (US Citizenship required)Working knowledge of electronic health records and basic computer skillsLocationCincinnati VA Medical Center, 3200 Wine Street, Cincinnati, OHAbout 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.