Acute Care Registered Nurse -Harlingen TX

ProSidian Consulting•Harlingen, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Project Profile The Veterans Integrated Services Network 17 (VISN 17) is a large network comprised of seven (7) healthcare systems geographically dispersed throughout the state of Texas. The VISN is supporting expanded bed capacity to meet the increased operational surge capacity throughout the state of Texas, and to support the VA’s fourth mission by providing humanitarian assistance. Based on the current and projected future workload, additional staffing will be required over the next 24 months to support seven healthcare systems. The Candidate ProSidian seeks a Registered Nurse to support an engagement with The Veterans Integrated Services Network 17 (VISN 17). This position supports the current expanded operations and post-COVID operations to restore the healthcare systems to pre-Pandemic operations. This is a Contract Contingent position and the Registered Nurse services shall be performed at the: Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System 2701 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen, TX 78550.

Requirements

Education: Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from a program that has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Licensure: Registered Nurse with a current Texas State license including BLS certification and ACLS certification.
Experience: Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
Demonstrate proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for the clients with complex nursing care needs and be able to guide and direct others who provide care.
Apply the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care.
Identify potential client problems and take appropriate nursing measures to intervene.
Function effectively in a team leader/leadership role and uses team approaches to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of client care consistent with accrediting/regulatory bodies, the VA, and Nursing Service mission, philosophy, goals, and standards.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with clients, families, or significant others, with professional and supportive personnel who provide client care and with members of other services.
Identify ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
Act as an advocate when client self-determination is in question providing accurate information to clients and other staff when ethical issues arise.
Collaborate with other disciplines and caregivers, utilizes group process for decision making through interdisciplinary problem solving.
Provide assignments which reflect optimum use of staff availability.
Act to avert or manage a situation, which meets the needs of the client in a safe/therapeutic manner.
Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and tact in dealing with patients, families and staff.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding and basic computer operations.
Must have the physical capabilities to initiate crisis intervention measures and the ability and knowledge to perform nursing care in an emergency.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
Demonstrate proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for the clients with complex nursing care needs and be able to guide and direct others who provide care.
Apply the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care.
Identify potential client problems and take appropriate nursing measures to intervene.
Function effectively in a team leader/leadership role and uses team approaches to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of client care consistent with accrediting/regulatory bodies, the VA, and Nursing Service mission, philosophy, goals, and standards.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with clients, families, or significant others, with professional and supportive personnel who provide client care and with members of other services.
Identify ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
Act as an advocate when client self-determination is in question providing accurate information to clients and other staff when ethical issues arise.
Collaborate with other disciplines and caregivers, utilizes group process for decision making through interdisciplinary problem solving.
Provide assignments which reflect optimum use of staff availability.
Act to avert or manage a situation, which meets the needs of the client in a safe/therapeutic manner.
Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and tact in dealing with patients, families and staff.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding and basic computer operations.
Must have the physical capabilities to initiate crisis intervention measures and the ability and knowledge to perform nursing care in an emergency.
Additional duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.
For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect.
Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.
Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees.
A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you.
The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life.
Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).
These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success.
We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program.
This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.
A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis.
You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance.
D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.