Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED)

Customer Value Partners•Fort Thomas, KY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

CVP is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team in providing high-quality emergency care to our Nation's Veterans at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center- Fort Thomas. This position involves working in the Emergency Department, delivering critical care to Veterans with acute medical conditions. We have full-time, part-time and PRN contract positions available.

Requirements

Minimum of one year recent experience in Emergency Department nursing
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Demonstrated proficiency in all elements of emergency nursing process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to undergo and pass a government-sponsored background investigation (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Ability to physically perform a full range of nursing duties without restrictions

Nice To Haves

Experience with emergency procedures, trauma protocols, and critical interventions preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, and manage acute illnesses and injuries in an emergency setting
Perform rapid patient assessments and triage to prioritize care based on acuity levels
Initiate appropriate emergency interventions, treatments, and procedures according to established protocols
Monitor and identify changes in patient status, rapidly responding to life-threatening situations
Provide patient-centered care by developing care plans and responding to significant changes in patient health conditions
Document patient assessments and plans of care in the electronic medical record using designated templates within required timeframes
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, maintaining 100% accuracy with Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)
Perform various emergency nursing procedures including IV insertion, central line care, wound care, and blood product administration
Coordinate patient flow through the emergency department including admissions and discharges
Perform cardiac monitoring and interpret basic cardiac rhythms
Respond to and assist in emergency situations including resuscitation efforts
Communicate effectively with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families
Demonstrate VA core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)
Complete all CPRS clinical alerts daily and maintain proper documentation
Support trauma response and mass casualty protocols when necessary