(Archived) Registered Nurse, Critical Care

A-Team Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurses for full time Critical Care coverage at the VA hospital in Las Vegas, NV. Shifts needed are 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Coverage will start upon credentialing for at least 6 months to start, with possible option to extend.

DUTIES:

• Performs specific treatments as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of the RN, ARNP, or MD.

• Initiates an accurate individualized patient assessment based on presenting problems or needs and the medical diagnosis within the time frame specified by client facility policy, procedures and protocols.

• Completes ongoing assessments as determined by patient condition and/or unit policy.

• Provides for individualized patient/family education, discharge planning with special consideration to the growth and developmental needs of the patient.

• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as directed by client facility policy, procedure and protocols.

• Documents patient physical/psychological responses to nursing intervention and progress toward problem resolution.

• Documents patient status upon transfer or discharge.

• Practices according to client facility safety and infection control policy, procedures and protocols.

• Initiates and follows established standards in emergency situations.

• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient, family and staff.

• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.

• Participates in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

• Remains competent and current in nursing practice and engage in educational activities.

• Other ICU/CCU Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Shows evidence of having graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a current, legal Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing in state of practice.

• Shows evidence of one- year recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience in ICU, CCU, PICU, NICU or emergency medicine.

• ACLS and BLS through American Heart Association

• Shows evidence of CME requirements for the state of practice.

• Demonstrates clinical competence specific to intensive care, the ability to work in a team environment, assume a leadership role in a crisis situation and the ability to work with patient growth and development needs across the specific unit to assignments.

• Demonstrates a full range of body motion in a regular performance of duties on a daily basis.

• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.

A current license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia..

A minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. VA experience is desirable.

A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer-- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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