Registered Nurse (RN) - Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Unit

• 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 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, 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. 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 contract.
•  The contract nursing staff shall complete and document all assessments accurately and 
  within assigned timeframes.
• The contract nursing staff shall complete all unit specific required training.
• The contract nursing staff shall, always, conduct themselves in a professional manner, 
  treating patients/residents, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner. Sustained 
  allegations of patient/resident or coworker abuse, both verbally or physically, will result in 
  immediate removal from the Milwaukee VAMC, and will also be reported to the 
  Contracting Officer. These incidents may result in that contractor employee not being 
  eligible for continued contract performance.

• Must have two (2) years experience in the Acute Care with specialization in Spinal Cord Injuries
• Must have Associates or Bachelors in Nursing from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Active / Unrestricted State RN License
• BLS (AHA) Certification
• Must be able to read, understand, speak and write English fluently
• Must have basic typing and PC Computer skills

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

This position may be subject to client or government vaccination, policy, or requirements that may change from time to time.

The work location is flexible if the company approves it, except that the position may not be performed remotely from Colorado.

PFS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, remote work, and other benefits to accommodate what matters most to you and your family. Learn more about PFS Benefits.

Note: PFS benefits, compensation, and bonuses are subject to eligibility requirements and other applicable plan or program terms.