Med Surge Community Care Living

Qualification:

BLS certification. ACLS Certification is required for agency staff working in acute care medsurg or critical care areas.

One (1) year experience in Specialty Area

Contractor will provide proof of updated licenses and certifications

The experience required should be within the past 3 years

1. POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Registered Nurse: The RN will utilize broadbased clinical knowledge to effectively assess implement health promotion and prevention interventions manage acute and chronic illness states assist patient/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems and provide supportive measures for dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Arkansas Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurses scope of license. The CAVHS Nurse Manager(s) or appropriate nursing leadership delegate (i.e. Assistant Nurse Manager) will provide the RN with clinical oversight during their tour of duty. More specific duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse are described below and shall be assessed by the CAVHS Nursing Service prior to provider acceptance.

(1) Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration patient/resident/family education discharge process restraint usage hazardous waste disposal etc. as defined by The Joint Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies (i.e. Long Term Care Institute and Office of Inspector General.

(2) Provide patient/residentcentered care by performing the following tasks:

assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals

assess and act on significant changes in the patients/residents health condition

carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks

collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record

complete nursing assessments within required time frames and in accordance with policy and procedure.

identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident

meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs

meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families

prioritize and complete tasks within the RNs assigned shift

update patient/resident care plans

notify assigned physician of any changes in condition

report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated offshift nursing leadership

(3) Perform the following tasks: (A competency checklist should be provided by the agency for each staff member at the time of submission for approval for credentialing)

perform headtotoe assessments

insert IV lines

care and management of peripheral and central lines including PICC lines

administer medication including IV

coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient

measure vital signs/hemodynamic monitoring including pain (the 5th Vital Sign) pulse oximetry etc.

perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and nonsterile) and obtaining wound cultures as necessary

obtain and deliver specimens to the lab

perform tracheostomy care

perform nonacute and/or acute ventilator care if needed

perform suctioning including oral nasogastric and tracheostomy

perform deep suctioning which may include obtaining specimens

assess for and administer tube feedings

assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters colostomies and digital stimulation.

assist and perform enemas and other supportive measures as needed.

educate patients/residents and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration including indications for the medication.

respond and assist in emergency situations

provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians

Remote Work :

No