Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Registered Nurse
About The Position
CVP is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to join our team providing care for our Nation's Veterans at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. Responsibilities Provide specialized nursing care to patients with spinal cord injuries Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans focused on rehabilitation goals and outcomes Administer medications, perform wound care, and manage complex medical needs specific to SCI patients Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams including physical, occupational, and speech therapists Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on rehabilitation goals and outcomes Provide patient and family education on self-care techniques, adaptive equipment usage, and transition planning for home Support patients through emotional and physical adjustment to injury or disability Implement bowel and bladder management programs specific to SCI patients Prevent and manage complications common in SCI patients such as pressure injuries, respiratory issues, autonomic dysreflexia, and spasticity Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records Participate in team meetings and care conferences to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation plans Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in SCI and rehabilitation nursing
Requirements
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in any US state, territory, or the District of Columbia
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Experience in SCI nursing
- Knowledge of complications specific to SCI patients and appropriate nursing interventions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with electronic medical records
- Ability to successfully undergo a Government sponsored background investigation (US Citizenship required)
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized nursing care to patients with spinal cord injuries
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans focused on rehabilitation goals and outcomes
- Administer medications, perform wound care, and manage complex medical needs specific to SCI patients
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams including physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on rehabilitation goals and outcomes
- Provide patient and family education on self-care techniques, adaptive equipment usage, and transition planning for home
- Support patients through emotional and physical adjustment to injury or disability
- Implement bowel and bladder management programs specific to SCI patients
- Prevent and manage complications common in SCI patients such as pressure injuries, respiratory issues, autonomic dysreflexia, and spasticity
- Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records
- Participate in team meetings and care conferences to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation plans
- Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in SCI and rehabilitation nursing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
