Houston, TX, 77030

All Shifts: (8 or 12 hour Day and Night shifts available)

Day 7:30 am – 4:00 pm; Evening 3:30 pm – 12:00 am, Night 11:30 pm – 8:00 am

12 Hour Tour: Day 7:30 am – 8:00 pm; Night 7:30 pm – 8:00 am

We are looking for contract nurses (all shifts) to join our team. You will be working at the VA Medical Center in Houston TX 77030.

The RN will utilize their broad based clinical knowledge to effectively assess, implement health promotion and prevention interventions, manage acute and chronic illness states, assist patient/residents in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient/resident and their significant others. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Texas Registered Nurses Practice Act and within the individual nurse’s scope of license.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition
• Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record using designated temp plates with no personalized or customized documentation.
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident
• Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs
• Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and/or families
• Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift
• Update patient/resident care plans

Required Skills:

• The experience required should be within the past five (5) years:
• Current ACLS Certification ( SICU/ IMCU/ CCU/ ICU, Stepdown, and Emergency Room
• Current BLS Certification
• One (1) year experience in Critical Care Nursing

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.