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(Archived) Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCU/ICU RN)
Job Description
Job Description
A-Team Solutions is seeking (3) Registered Nurses for full time ICU 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, 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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Job Types: Full-time, Contract