Spinal Cord Injury Registered Nurse

Established in 1994 Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. Were a dynamic and growing health care organization offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team where integrity respect accountability and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your lifes best work.

Pay:$70.00 per hour. (1099)

Location:VA Medical Center 10701 East OH 44106.

Schedule:Shifts tours of duty and hours may vary depending on the unit. RNs shall be available to work on days nights evenings weekends and holidays. Shifts are primarily 12-hours with some units offering 8-hour and 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities:

General. The RN assigned to these areas provide direct and indirect nursing care by contributing to the patients assessment determining priorities identifying nursing measures and therapeutic objectives and evaluating outcomes. The position requires independent judgment and nursing actions flexibility organizational skills and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of nursing care.

Organizational Relationship. The RN is subject to the professional direction of the VA Nurse Manager or designee during the workweek. This is NOT an employer employee relationship. On evenings nights holidays and weekends the RN reports through the Charge Nurse to the Nursing Supervisor/Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD). All contracted RNs are required to float among various units within the service area which they are hired based on operational needs. Floating assignments will be determined by the VA Nurse Manager or designee Charge Nurse Nursing Supervisor/NOD to maintain adequate staffing levels and continuity of care.

Medical-Surgical Inpatient (Med-Surg)includes telemetry orthopedics medicine and general surgery. RN will be responsible for patient assessments medication administration IV therapy interdisciplinary team coordination telemetry monitoring admissions and discharges internal and external transfers delegating to assistive personnel electronic medical record documentation patient transport and emergency response procedures.

4A-Oncology12-bed acute Oncology unit caring for a variety of patients with various oncology specific conditions. Commonly seen diagnoses include Initial Cancer Diagnosis & diagnostic workup for starting bio/chemotherapy treatments Direct Admission to 4A Oncology for the Continued administration of Bio/Chemotherapy with Oncology Trained Staff Oncology Care symptom management Telemetry with our Oncology Population various infections & respiratory complications Neutropenia & Neutropenic Fevers Sepsis hematology/coagulation complications failure to thrive Oncology Palliative Care Consults/needs. Common treatment therapies include telemetry Administration of Biotherapy/Chemotherapy Administration of Blood Products intravenous antibiotic therapy post chemotherapy symptom management pain management central line care Foley catheters Heparin drip titrations chest tubes drainage tubes Pleurx Catheters wound care treatments to include surgical sites & wound vacs Palliative/Hospice/End of Life.

4A Med-Surg24-bed acute care/telemetry unit. Manages patients with various acute care conditions to include symptom management Infections & Respiratory complications Sepsis Coagulation complications Urology complications Failure to thrive Palliative Care needs Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Dementia Placement needs Homicidal/ Suicidal Ideations & Cardiac issues (telemetry heart failure myocardial infarctions heart catheterizations). Common treatment therapies include Intravenous fluid replacement & antibiotic therapy central line care Heparin drip therapy Coagulation bridging chest tubes drainage tubes nephrostomy tubes pleurx catheters Foley Catheters ostomy & wound care pain management pre & post-surgical needs addressing psychiatric & behavioral concerns with medical needs 1:1 Sitter/therapeutic assistants for suicidal/ homicidal needs placement concerns & end of life care.

4B Med-Surg35-bed acute care/telemetry unit. Manages patients with various acute care conditions to include symptom management Infections & Respiratory complications Sepsis Coagulation complications Urology complications Failure to thrive Palliative Care needs Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Dementia Placement needs Homicidal/ Suicidal Ideations & Cardiac issues (telemetry heart failure myocardial infarctions heart catheterizations). Common treatment therapies include Intravenous fluid replacement & antibiotic therapy central line care Heparin drip therapy Coagulation bridging chest tubes drainage tubes nephrostomy tubes pleurx catheters Foley Catheters ostomy & wound care pain management pre & post-surgical needs addressing psychiatric & behavioral concerns with medical needs 1:1 Sitter/therapeutic assistants for suicidal/ homicidal needs placement concerns & end of life care.

5A Med-Surg35 bed acute care/telemetry unit. Provides specialized care for patients requiring post-operative recovery (thoracic vascular general surgery TALC GI Urology ophthalmology orthopedic and ENT) acute medical management continuous cardiac monitoring. This unit is designed to accommodate a diverse patient population with complex needs.

5B Rehab-Neurological13-bed acute care/telemetry unit. Provides specialized care for patients requiring rehabilitation neurological care medical/surgical management with continuous telemetry monitoring. The unit is designed to support patients recovering from complex conditions such as stroke traumatic brain injury and other neurological disorders as well as those with post-operative or acute medical needs.

Progressive Care Unit (PCU)25-bed acute care/telemetry unit with step-down capability for oral intravenous antiarrhythmic drug loading. Provides specialized care for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring and clinical support than a general medical-surgical unit but not the full intensity of an Intensive Care Unit. This unit serves as a critical bridge between patients with complex medical conditions and surgical needs.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• A current license from the Ohio Board of Nursing or a current multi-state license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Current certification in CPR by an American Health Association Vendor.
• Current Basic Life Support certification. If assigned to Intensive Care Unit/Step Down or Emergency Department contract nurse/RN shall also have current ACLS certification.
• A current CV which identifies the providers education and professional qualifications commensurate with the position or specialty for which they are being offered to perform. Specialty certification preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. VA experience is desirable