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.