REGISTERED NURSE – GERIATRIC - VA Medical Center

Allmed Staffing Inc; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for a long-term contract position. The role involves providing direct nursing care to geriatric veterans in inpatient and long-term care settings. Key duties include patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination. Candidates must hold an active RN license and have at least one year of relevant experience. The position is full-time, on-site with potential for multi-year extensions. Pay ranges from $70 to $85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in any US state.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in geriatric, med-surg, or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to geriatric veterans in various care settings.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in medical records.
• Administer medications and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Condition monitoring

Care coordination

Electronic medical record documentation

Education

Active RN license in any US state

BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE – GERIATRIC

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Menlo Park, CA and Palo Alto, CA

Contract Position

Pay: $70 to $85 per hour

Full Time. 40 hours per week

1.0 FTE. Long term federal contract

Position Overview

Provide direct nursing care to geriatric veterans in inpatient and long-term care settings across the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Initial assignment at Menlo Park with potential rotation to Palo Alto main campus and other VAPAHCS locations.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Administer medications and treatments
• Monitor chronic and acute conditions
• Coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary teams
• Document in VA electronic medical record
• Follow VA clinical policies and infection control standards

Schedule

• Day, evening, or rotating shifts
• Monday through Friday with possible weekends
• Federal holidays observed

Requirements

• Active RN license in any US state
• BLS required. ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year recent geriatric, med-surg, or long-term care experience
• Ability to pass VA background and credentialing

Contract Details

• Full time, on-site
• Multi-year potential with extensions