The Veterans Medical Center (VAMC) in Richmond, VA, is excited to add more nurses to the Spinal Cord Injury Department. The VAMC is a general medical and surgical facility. They provide health care services to veterans in central and southern Virginia.
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform comprehensive systems of assessment at the beginning of the shift utilizing the shift assessment form.
- Experience in Med/ Surg is a plus.
- Record Vital Signs (V/S), Intake/Output (I/O), and additionally order measurements every 15 minutes to 4 hours.
- Turn patients every 2 hours, checking for incontinence or drainage.
- Perform active/passage range of motion on all bedridden patients.
- Complete all ordered treatments and dressings.
- Intake and output of fluids are assessed every shift, more frequently if indicated by specific standard nursing drug care.
- Change IV, A-Line, and central line dressings every 72 hours. Change IV and pressure line tubing every 72 hours; hyperalimentation tubing and filter every 24 hours.
- Reviews all lab data, and electronic medical records.
- Briefly document details on the 24-hour report.
- Conduct bedside rounds with the previous nurse assigned to the patient. Update incoming nurse.
- Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of two years of current experience in a related field.
- BLS
- ACLS certification
- Bachelor’s degree
HOURS:
All shifts in 24 hours/7 days per week/365 days per year. The schedule to be determined by the Manager at the VA.
Salary: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Please submit your resume to further discuss the position and salary.
To apply for this job please visit wjmps.com.