Registered Nurse (Geriatrics)
About The Position
Position Overview The Contractor shall provide qualified Geriatric Registered Nurses (RNs) to deliver on-site nursing services to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, including the Palo Alto and Menlo Park campuses. Services are primarily provided within Community Living Centers (CLCs) and are expected to meet or exceed nationally recognized standards of geriatric nursing care consistent with state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facilities. Contractor personnel will have access to all necessary patient care equipment, supplies, and VA computer systems required to perform assigned duties. Location VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 795 Willow Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Multiple Shifts to include: 0700 AM-0330 PM; 0730AM-4000PM; 0800AM-0430PM; 1030AM-0700PM; 1130AM-0800PM; 1230PM-900PM; 0330PM-1200AM. Compensation: Starting out at $75.00/hr including full tme benefits
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California, with no negative indicators.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program recognized by the State of California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent nursing experience, preferably in geriatric, long-term care, or acute care settings.
- Ability to provide high-quality care consistent with nationally recognized nursing standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to geriatric Veterans in Community Living Centers.
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care in accordance with VA policies and professional nursing standards.
- Deliver age-appropriate care addressing chronic illness, functional limitations, and complex medical needs common to geriatric populations.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered and monitor patient responses.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using VA-approved electronic health record systems.
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality assurance standards at all times.
Benefits
- full tme benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
