Registered Nurse

**Details****Client Name:** (CAVHS) Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital**Job Type:** Local**Position Urgency** Normal**Offering** Nursing**Profession** RN**Specialty** MedSurg**Job ID** 17984249**Job Title** Registered Nurse**Shift Details****Shift** 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM**Shifts Per Week** 5**scheduledHrs_1** 40.0**Job Order Details****Start Date** 2026-05-04**End Date** 2029-07-31**Duration** 169 Week(s)**Float Required** No**Call Required** No**Required Certifications for Submittal** ACLS**Required Certifications for Onboarding** 0710 - VA ROI, 10-0459 - VetPro Release of Information, Abuse & Neglect, Age Specific Care, Body Mechanics, CO - Rules of Behavior, Contractor Request Form, Cultural Diversity, Education Verification, Emergency Preparedness, EMTALA, Environmental Safety, Ethics, Fingerprint Form, Fire Safety, Hazard Communication, HIPAA, Infection Control & Bloodborne Pathogens, Med Surgical RN, Medical Surgical RN, N95 Fit Test, National Patient Safety Goals - Assisted Living, National Patient Safety Goals - Home Care, National Patient Safety Goals - Hospital, National Patient Safety Goals - Nursing Care Center, Nursys, OF306, Pain Management, Patient Rights, Patient Safety Systems, RN Pharmacology, Self Certification of Continuous Service, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence**Job Description****Location:** Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, AR**Shift:** 8hr Night shifts- Every other weekend rotation**Credentials:**+ AHA BLS & ACLS+ Unencumbered State License - Arkansas or any state license**Description:**+ Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies (i.e., Long Term Care Institute and Office of Inspector General.+ Provide patient/resident-centered care by performing the following tasks:+ assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals+ assess and act on significant changes in the patient's/resident's health condition+ carry out the plan of care by+ performing/assigning delegated tasks+ collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record+ complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.+ Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident+ meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs+ meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families+ prioritize and complete tasks within the RN's assigned shift+ update patient/resident care plans+ notify assigned physician of any changes in condition+ report incidents of verbal or physical abuse+ immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership+ Perform the following tasks:+ perform head-to-toe assessments+ insert IV lines+ care and management of peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines+ administer medication including IV+ coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient measure vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.+ perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary+ obtain and deliver specimens to the lab+ perform tracheostomy care+ perform non-acute and/or acute ventilator care, if needed+ perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy+ perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens+ assess for and administer tube feedings+ assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination+ including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation.+ assist and perform enemas and other supportive measures as needed.+ educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication.+ respond and assist in emergency situations+ provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians**Client Details****Address** 4300 West 7th Street**City** Little Rock**State** AREGA Associates, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.