Spinal Cord Injury Registered Nurse

REGISTERED NURSE SPINAL CORD INJURY

We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply"

Site Of Service

• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Division at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (Milwaukee VAMC), 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295
• Full Time (52 Weeks)

Position Qualification / Requirements

• Education : Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
• Accreditation : Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Licensure : Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice Registered Nurse in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Cardiac Certifications : Must have the following hands-on certification by a provider recognized by the American Heart Association
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience : Must have a minimum of one-year SCI experience or a minimum of two-years Med / Surg experience. Ventilator experience is preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship : Shall be a U.S. citizen.
• English Language Requirement : Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
• Physical Capability : Shall be physically capable of standing and / or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

Duties

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 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 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

Hours

• PM Shift RNs - (12) hour shift 7 : 30 a.m. 8 : 00 p.m., to include weekends and holidays
• Night Shift RNs - (12) hour shift 7 : 30 p.m. 8 : 00 a.m., to include weekends and holidays

Special Requirements / Skills

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects.

Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential.

High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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