Critical Care Registered Nurse - Kerville, TX

ProSidian Consulting•Kerrville, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Kerrville VA Medical Center 3600 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, Tx 78028.

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: Assess the physiological and psychological health status of the patient. Formulates and implements a nursing plan of care based on health data provided by the patient. Plan of care that prescribes nursing actions to achieve patient goals and coordinates and organizes nursing activities. Coordinates patient care needs with team members, including other disciplines. Administer drugs and solutions as prescribed (competent with drug administrations and titrations per ACLS protocol) Physiologically monitors the patient throughout their stay. Adheres to universal protocol. Performs nursing actions that demonstrates accountability. Participates in patient and family teaching. Provides Hand-off documentation. Skills and documentation in the Critical Care: able to perform assigned task safely and correctly and document care in a timely and accurately manner. Collects lab specimens to include Blood Cultures per hospital policy. Inserts Foley catheters Inserts peripheral IV access adhering to aseptic technique. Performs 12 lead EKG Demonstrates safe and proper use of equipment to include the bladder scanner, mechanical ventilators, IV infusion pumps; Accu-check, Zoll defibrillator, crash cart and bedside, central monitor and Propac transport monitor. Maintains performance measures in the ER to include: EKG, Troponin, Pneumonia Protocol and turn-around time. Provide care for medically/surgically unstable patients.

Responsibilities

Assess the physiological and psychological health status of the patient.
Formulates and implements a nursing plan of care based on health data provided by the patient.
Plan of care that prescribes nursing actions to achieve patient goals and coordinates and organizes nursing activities.
Coordinates patient care needs with team members, including other disciplines.
Administer drugs and solutions as prescribed (competent with drug administrations and titrations per ACLS protocol)
Physiologically monitors the patient throughout their stay.
Adheres to universal protocol.
Performs nursing actions that demonstrates accountability.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Provides Hand-off documentation.
Collects lab specimens to include Blood Cultures per hospital policy.
Inserts Foley catheters
Inserts peripheral IV access adhering to aseptic technique.
Performs 12 lead EKG
Demonstrates safe and proper use of equipment to include the bladder scanner, mechanical ventilators, IV infusion pumps; Accu-check, Zoll defibrillator, crash cart and bedside, central monitor and Propac transport monitor.
Maintains performance measures in the ER to include: EKG, Troponin, Pneumonia Protocol and turn-around time.
Provide care for medically/surgically unstable patients.
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.