Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Med-Surg)

Customer Value Partners • East Orange, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

CVP seeks Med Surg RNs to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with skilled nursing care at the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) at East Orange VA Medical Center located at 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Current, full, active and unrestricted RN license from a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Minimum of one (1) year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience within the past five (5) years
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Ability to successfully complete a government background investigation
• Working knowledge of electronic health records and basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Current ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess the health care needs of patients and develop/maintain a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record using designated templates
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, in accordance with policy and procedure
• Perform head-to-toe assessments, insert IV lines, and manage peripheral and central lines
• Administer medications including IV medication using Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) with 100% accuracy
• Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patients
• Measure vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry
• Perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile), and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
• Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, and tube feeding management as needed
• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters and colostomy care
• Educate patients/residents and/or 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
• Perform and document Braden Scale skin risk assessments and Fall Risk Assessments
• Document Joint Patient Reporting System (JPRS) reports for patient incidents
• Clear all CPRS clinical alerts daily
• Prioritize and complete all tasks within assigned shift
• Update patient care plans and notify physicians of changes in condition
• Practice VA core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA requirements

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $57/hr
• Health & Wellness (H&W): $5.09/hr (H&W will be prorated based on enrollment in the benefits offered, including automatic enrollment in employer-paid plans)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level