Omc-Icu Rn- Stepdown Nights; Orleans

Registered Nurse - Geriatrics

** Details**

• ** Client Name:
  ** New Orleans VAMC (NOLA)
• ** Job Type:
  ** Local
• ** Position Urgency
  ** Normal
• ** Offering
  * * Nursing
• ** Profession
  * * RN
• ** Specialty
  * * Geriatrics / Extended Care
• ** Job **
• ** Job Title
  ** Registered Nurse - Geriatrics
• ** Shift Details**
• ** Shifts Per Week
  ** 3
• ** scheduled
  
  Hrs_1
  * * 36.0
• ** Job Order Details**
• ** Start Date**
• ** End Date**
• ** Duration
  * * 261 Week(s)
• ** Float Required
  ** No
• ** Call Required
  ** No
• ** Job Description*
  * _Future Opportunity!_

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Departments: Geriatrics & Extended Care (CLC)

Qualifications:

• Current and valid RN license in any state.
• 18 months experience in specialty care area (within the past 5 years)
• Demonstrated clinical competency in acute and long-term care settings.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• _(Trainings on VA systems will be provided during 2-day orientation prior to official start.)_
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient/Resident Safety & Confidentiality
  + Maintain confidentiality of patient/resident information.
  + Ensure a safe care environment in compliance with The Joint Commission, VA regulations, and other oversight bodies.
  + Adhere to protocols for medication administration, discharge processes, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, and patient/family education.
• Patient/Resident-Centered Care
  + Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop interdisciplinary care plans.
  + Monitor and respond to changes in patient/resident conditions.
  + Document all relevant data in the electronic medical record.
  + Complete nursing assessments within required time frames.
  + Address emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and families.
  + Update care plans and communicate changes to the assigned physician.
  + Report any incidents of abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager or designated leadership.
• Clinical Duties
  + Perform head-to-toe assessments.
  + Insert and manage IV lines, including peripheral, central, and PICC lines.
  + Administer medications, including IV therapies.
  + Coordinate admissions and discharges.
  + Measure and monitor vital signs, including pain and pulse oximetry.
  + Conduct wound care and dressing changes; obtain wound cultures.
  + Collect and deliver lab specimens.
  + Provide tracheostomy and non-acute ventilator care.
  + Perform oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy suctioning, including deep suctioning.
  + Administer tube feedings and manage urinary/bowel elimination needs.
  + Educate patients/residents and families on diagnoses and medications.
  + Respond to emergency situations.
  + Provide clinical oversight to LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians.
  + Conduct one-to-one and virtual patient observation.
  + Perform capillary blood glucose testing and monitoring.
• Geriatrics and Extended Care (CLC) RN Specialty Responsibilities
  The Geriatrics and Extended Care RN provides comprehensive, patient‑centered care for elderly and long‑term care residents, focusing on maintaining dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
  
  Additional responsibilities include:
  
  + Chronic Disease Management (monitor and manage patients with diabetes, hypertension, COPD, etc.)
  + Rehabilitation and Functional Support (assist patients in achieving optimal independence through mobility support)
  + Collaboration with physical and occupational therapy teams (promote safe ambulation and ADL performance)
  + End‑of‑Life and Palliative Care (provide compassionate care, pain and symptom management, support families through education)
  + Behavioral and Cognitive Support (assess and manage behavioral symptoms associated with dementia)
  + Medication and Treatment Oversight (administer medications accurately, monitor adverse effects)
  +…