RN / Registered Nurse / Illinois / Any / Registered Nurse Job
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VieMed Healthcare Staffing
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| Post Date: |
Apr 26, 2024 |
| Job Type: |
RN |
| Position Type: |
Any |
| Specialty: |
Registered Nurse |
| Location: |
Illinois - Danville |
| Job Reference: |
23642 |
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Description
1. POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Registered Nurse: The RN will utilize their broad-based clinical knowledge to effectively
assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic
illness states, assist patients in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation,
evaluate patient response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive
measures for the dying patient and their significant others. Nursing care shall be performed in
accordance with the American Nursing Association’s Standards of Care and Standards of
Professional Performance, and within the individual nurse’s scope of license. The VA 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.
i. Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe patient care environment, including familiarity
with requirements such as medication administration, patient/family education, discharge
process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint
Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies.
ii. Provide patient-centered care by performing the following tasks:
• assess the health care needs of the patient and maintain or develop a plan of
care to meet interdisciplinary goals
• assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s health condition
• carry out the plan of care by performing assigning delegated tasks
• collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record
• communicates and treats all patients and/or families in a courteous, tactful, and
respectful manner
• complete nursing assessments within required time frames
• identify and act on predictable needs of the patient
• meet the health care needs of patient by assessing and assisting the patient to
meet expressed needs
• meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and/or families
• prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift
• notify assigned physician of any changes in condition and update patient care
plans
report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the
unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership
• perform head-to-toe assessment
• insert IV lines
• care of PICC lines
• administer medication including IVs
• coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient
• measure vital signs, including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.
• perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures as
necessary
• obtain and deliver specimens to lab
• perform tracheostomy care
• 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
• educate patients and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication
administration
• activate the Emergency Medical Response as indicated based on patient
presentation or change in condition
• respond and assist in an emergency situation
• perform Continuous Protective Observation (CPO) duties to maintain veteran
safety
• perform patient belongings and Contraband inspection and documentation as
outlined by facility policy
• provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing
Assistants and Health Technicians
iii. Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA). BCMA with a 100% accuracy rate shall be
used in the applicable areas for medication administration. BCMA is designed to provide
electronic validation and documentation of medication administration, reduce medication
misadventures, provide an online patient medication record, and promote a safer inpatient
care environment. Spot check of patient charts or review of incident reports will be
conducted. If issues are found, remedial training of contractor employee will be given. If
remedial training is unsuccessful, the contractor employee may be removed from
providing services under the task order.
c. Additional requirements and responsibilities for all contract nursing staff are listed below:
• The contract nursing staff shall function to meet community living center patient care
needs.
• The contract nursing staff shall complete and document all assessments accurately
and within assigned timeframes.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LiveYourLife
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