Description

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients in the Intermediate Care (IMC) unit, reviewing their medical history, vital signs, and current conditions.

• Follow prescribed medical plans, administering medications and treatments as necessary. Ensure accurate documentation of all interventions.

• Work closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and adjust patient care plans based on ongoing assessments and medical updates.

• Regularly assess and reassess patients' responses to treatments, interventions, and medications. Implement changes in care plans as needed to address evolving health needs.

• Engage in patient education, explaining medical conditions, treatments, and self-care practices. Foster an environment that encourages patients to actively participate in their healthcare.

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records, documenting all aspects of patient care, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

• Participate in meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient cases, share insights, and contribute to the development of comprehensive care plans.

• Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.

• Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.

• Direct and supervise care provide by other healthcare professionals.

• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.

• Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.

• Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.

Site Of Service 

• VA Medical Center - 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 

• Full Time 

• This is a 52-week position that has a projected start date of 4/1/2024 and end date of 5/1/2025

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Nursing.

• Accreditation: Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

• Licensure: Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice Registered Nurse in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

• Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Experience: One year of experience in a hospital or medical center setting. Experienced in areas such as medical-surgical, critical care, or specialized nursing.

• U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen.