Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord Injury

Overview

We are seeking four Registered Nurses (RN) specializing in Spinal Cord Injury to support Clement J. Zablocki (Milwaukee VAMC) in Milwaukee, WI. The Registered Nurses will be responsible for covering a range of services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility and the standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding, currently recognized nationally.

CAMRIS International, LLC, is a dynamic medical research and development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include vaccine research, development, and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

The positions are full-time, 12-hour shifts, from 7:30 am

• 8:00pm OR 7:30pm

• 8:00am.

Responsibilities

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:

• Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe patient care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/family education, discharge process, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies.

• Provide patient-centered care for those with spinal cord injuries 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.

• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient.

• Meet the health care needs of patients 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, transfer, and discharge of patient.

• Measure vital signs, including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.

• Complete EKG as needed.

• Perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures as necessary.

• Obtain and deliver specimens to lab.

• Perform tracheostomy care.

• Perform non-acute/acute ventilator care, as needed.

• Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy.

• Assess for and administer tube feedings.

• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including indwelling and suprapubic catheters, colostomies, external devices, 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 and Certified Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians.

• Rapid Response and Cardiac Arrest (code) response within the unit.

• Accu-checks.

• Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA). BCMA with a 100% accuracy rate shall be used in the applicable areas for medication administration.

• Additional requirements and responsibilities for all contract nursing staff are listed below:

• Complete and document all assessments accurately and within assigned timeframes.

• Complete all unit specific required training.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RN) will have a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia.

• Minimum of two (2) years as a clinical nurse in a medical/surgical or critical care inpatient setting.

• At least one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.

• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency is required.

• Effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.

• VA Experience preferred.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.