Registered Nurse - Community Living Center

Aptive-posted over 1 year ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Cheyenne, WY
501-1,000 employees
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Aptive Resources is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to support the Community Living Center at VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, exceptional patient care skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment. This position requires a current, unrestricted nursing license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and relevant certifications.

  • Utilize broad-based clinical knowledge to assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, and assist patients/residents in attaining optimal levels of functioning and rehabilitation.
  • Evaluate patient/resident responses to actual or potential health problems and provide supportive measures for dying patients/residents and their significant others.
  • Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe care environment in accordance with The Joint Commission and other VA regulatory bodies.
  • Provide patient/resident-centered care by assessing healthcare needs, developing plans of care, and performing/assigning delegated tasks.
  • Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic medical record, complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and act on significant changes in patient/resident health conditions.
  • Update patient/resident care plans, notify physicians of changes in condition, and report incidents of abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager or designated nursing leadership.
  • Perform head-to-toe assessments and insert IV lines.
  • Manage peripheral and central lines, including PICC lines.
  • Administer medications, including IV, and coordinate admission and discharge processes.
  • Measure vital signs and hemodynamic monitoring, including pain and pulse oximetry.
  • Perform wound care, including dressing changes and obtaining cultures.
  • Obtain and deliver specimens to the lab and perform tracheostomy care.
  • Provide non-acute and/or acute ventilator care, suctioning, and tube feedings.
  • Assist with urinary and bowel elimination, including catheter and colostomy care.
  • Educate patients/residents and families regarding health, diagnoses, and medication administration.
  • Respond and assist in emergency situations.
  • Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians.
  • Current, unrestricted license from a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
  • Graduate of a professional, accredited nursing school approved by the appropriate State or possession of current, unrestricted license for graduates of foreign nursing schools.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for work in acute care, med-surg, or critical care areas.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide compassionate care to veterans.
  • Experience in ICU or critical care settings preferred.
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