Job Description
NEEDED: MED SURG RNs
STATUS: Full-Time, Part-Time, As Needed
LOCATION(S): Northern California Healthcare System,
- VA Medical Center: 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.
- Martinez Community Living Center (CLC): 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
- Auburn Outpatient Clinic (OPC): 11985 Heritage Oak Place, #100, Auburn CA 95603
- Chico OPC: 1601 Concord Ave, Chico, CA 95928
- McClellan OPC: 5342 Dudley Avenue, McClellan, CA 95652
- Stockton OPC: 7777 Freedom Road, French Camp, CA 95231
- Mare Island OPC: 201 Walnut Avenue, Mare Island, CA 94592
- Martinez OPC: 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553
- Redding OPC: 3455 Knighton Road, Redding, CA 96002
- Travis VA OPC: 103 Bodin Circle, Bldg. 778, Travis AFB, CA 94535
- Yuba City OPC: 425 Plumas Boulevard, Yuba City, CA 95991
- Sonora OPC: 13663 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370
- Modesto OPC: 1225 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
- Stockton CBOC: 6505 Manthey Road, Stockton, CA 95231
- Yreka Rural Health Clinic: 101 E. Oberlin Road, Yreka, CA 96097
HOURS: Supports a 7 day a week, 24 hours per day operation to include holidays
- 8-hour day/night 7:30AM -4:00PM, 3:30PM -Midnight, or 11:30AM -8:00PM.
- 12-hour PM/Night (7:30PM – 8:00AM) options.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- U.S. Citizen
- Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). New graduates are accepted .
- Current and valid licenses and certifications.
- Current certification of CPR. ACLS certification is preferred and may be required in some specialties.
- Evidence of current required immunizations, inoculations, etc.
- Current Curriculum Vitae describing educational and professional qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Shall be capable of performing the full range of nursing services
- The Inpatient Medicine/Telemetry Unit 3L supports the VA mission in caring for complex veteran populations requiring medical care intervention. This is an acute 28-bed inpatient medicine/telemetry unit that provides nursing care to veterans experiencing acute medical/surgical conditions; patients requiring close 24/7 observation, skilled nursing care, continuous cardiac monitoring, intermittent/continuous cardiac IV medications, close respiratory monitoring and specialized procedures.
- The 3L RN must have sound clinical judgment and skillsets in independent decision-making based on standards of nursing care.
- Care is ongoing and encompasses varying states of recuperation from diagnosis to treatment and promotion of health, recovery, or a peaceful death.
- This goal is accomplished through the prompt detection of emergency conditions; preventing complications associated with disease and disorder; performing required diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; educating patient/family to improve self-care abilities, health maintenance and rehabilitation; and facilitating discharge from the acute care setting.
- The 3L RN will participate in continuous improvement initiatives, professional governance, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) models of care as part of personal and professional development goals.
- BLS/ACLS certification is required for this position and can be obtained upon hire
- Interpretation of Continuous Telemetry monitored patients; can be trained upon hire
- Compliance with various Isolation Precautions and Infection Control Guidelines
- Skills in time management, priority setting, assessment and urgent intervention are essential for this unit
- Administration & Monitoring Medications
- Diabetic management and teaching
- Management of gastric, intestinal, and/or percutaneous drainage and feeding tubes
- Advanced Vascular Access Care and Maintenance
- Facilitation of Homecare referrals and rehabilitation recommendations to support ongoing veteran needs
- Demonstrates professional communication and conduct
- Recognizes and supports Suicide Prevention initiatives
- Collaborates with multiple disciplines including Social Work, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory
- Facilitates Patient and caregiver education and support.
- Maintains prevention & management of disruptive behavior skills, can be trained upon hire
- Participation in High Reliability Organization (HRO) & professional governance initiatives
- Promotes evidence-based best practices and nurse sensitive indicators (including but not limited to Falls Prevention, Hospital Associated Infection Prevention, Medication error prevention, Safe Patient Handling, and Skin Safety)
BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and employer healthcare benefits contribution.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Night shift,