Primary Care Registered Nurses (RNs) - Dayton

Jamison Professional Services, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care at the Dayton VA Medical Center.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, document in the EHR, and educate patients and families. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, monitor cardiac rhythms, operate EKG and monitors, and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a professional nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification if assigned to a specialty clinic.
• Minimum of one year of direct patient care in the last three years.
• Ability to complete VA credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and assess patients to develop nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and IV therapies and document in the medical record.
• Operate EKGs, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and nursing equipment.
• Communicate patient information to physicians and team members.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and participate in quality activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN)

Tools

EKG machine

Cardiac monitors

Defibrillators

Medical equipment

Job description

Primary Care Registered Nurses (RNs).

Job Title: Primary Care Registered Nurses (RNs).

Location: Dayton, OH 45417

Hourly Rate: TBD

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

We are seeking an experienced Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care to Veterans at the Dayton VA Medical Center. The RN will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team and assist with patient assessment, care planning, treatment, medication administration, documentation, patient education, and coordination of care.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient medical and family histories.
• Assess patients and develop appropriate nursing care plans.
• Document plans of care, treatments, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Carry out prescribed physician orders.
• Administer medications and IV therapies as appropriate.
• Assess and document patient responses to medications and treatments.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to physicians, charge nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Reassess patient conditions and modify nursing care plans when necessary.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and recognize changes requiring intervention.
• Operate applicable clinical equipment, including EKG machines, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and other emergency equipment.
• Recognize emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions and lifesaving measures.
• Participate in patient discharge planning.
• Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinate with referring clinicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement activities, and required VA training.
• Maintain professional, courteous, and respectful interactions with Veterans, families, and staff.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Graduation from a professional nursing program approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time the program was completed.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification through an American Heart Association vendor.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current ACLS certification if assigned to a specialty clinic.
• Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.
• Ability to successfully complete applicable VA credentialing requirements.

Preferred:

• Previous Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare experience.
• Experience in Primary Care, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac Monitoring, Emergency Room, or Intensive Care environments.

Schedule:

The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year including Federal Holidays. Primary Care: Normal clinic hours 0800-1630. Contractors shall be available to be scheduled to work during hours of 8am to 4:30 pm.

Clearance Level Required:

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.

Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.

Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.

Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.