Registered Nurses - Richmond VA
Location: Richmond Virginia
Description: Maxim Government Services is at present looking to employ Registered Nurses - Richmond VA right now, this vacancy will be placed in Virginia. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Maxim Government Services is searching for qualified Operating Room and Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse for our client, the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, VA 23249. The Registered Nurses will be required to provide services during 8 and 12 hour shifts. The RN is responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the patient. The following benefits are offered with employment: medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, paid federal holidays, accrued paid vacation, competitive compensation packages, and 401k retirement savings program.Please review the job description and qualifications, if you are interested in learning more please contact Alan Williams at Maxim Government Services toll free 877-306-4429 or alwilliam@maxhealth.com. OPERATING ROOMThis nursing care ranges from preoperative intervention onto postoperative evaluation. It is a practice designed to meet a patients needs through the nursing process, ensuring continuity of care during the surgical experience.Provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery. Prepares and maintains operating room for all surgical procedures. Establishes and utilizes a checklist to monitor the physical plan of the operating room and equipment for conformity to all national standards for ensuring safety for the patient and all personnel. Assembles the type and quantity of material and special equipment needed for daily procedures and possible emergencies. Circulates for surgical procedures. Responds to surgical emergency requirements such as cardiac, pulmonary, or respiratory failure and hemorrhage. Maintains open communication lines, both intradepartmentally and interdepartmentally, to provide for total needs of the patient. Conducts preoperative and postoperative visits. Discusses operative procedures with patients and informs them of what to expect during surgery. Consults with the operating surgeon and establishes priorities of care for each patient entering the operating suite. Coordinates with other hospital units, which include recovery room, intensive care, obstetrics, and nursing units, on patients progress and any special equipment or supplies that will be needed for the patient returning from surgery. Directs and instructs personnel in preparing, sterilizing, and caring for operating room equipment and supplies. Maintains concise and complete records and reports. Coordinates an ongoing, in-service education program to continually update knowledge and skills of all assigned operating room nursing personnel. INTENSIVE CARE UNITMinimum of two years experience with at least one year in a critical care area of four or more beds. One year of experience must have occurred within the last 24 months. Knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the ability to maintain composure and react appropriately while relating to patients, families, physicians, coworkers and ancillary staff; manage distraught, irritable, unreasonable or angry individuals; and, maintain positive rapport with all individuals involved in patient care. Knowledge of a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate and seen in critically ill patients (e.g., Ventilator Associated pneumonia and the VAP bundle, Sepsis, and ARDS). Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of critically ill patients. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes specific to the critical care unit population to include all ages from adult to geriatrics. Assess patients' conditions for potential or life-threatening crises. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical findings (from physical assessment and vital sign assessment). Plan appropriate nursing care. Notify physician if needed and carry out appropriate interventions as ordered. Identify impending or existing emotional or psychiatric crisis and provide appropriate intervention. Ability to react with alertness and skill in any emergency situation, (e.g., cardiac or respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe physical trauma and psychiatric reaction). Serves as member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Code Blue resuscitation/response team. QUALIFICATIONS: -Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an Operating Room or Intensive Care setting. -Must maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license or authorizing document from any U.S. state, District of Columbia; or U.S. territory or jurisdiction. -Must be a U.S. citizen. -Shall have, and maintain, current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Supportâ€" Healthcare Provider as certified by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. -Registered Nurses (RN) shall have graduated from a nursing program accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing or the National League for Nursing.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:37:48 GMT