• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical
• Location: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS
  • UD Division, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240
• Schedule: Full time / Part time

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associates Degree or Diploma from an National League for Nurses (NLN) accredited program.
• Have been actively practicing as a registered nurse in an acute or long-term setting for at least the last two years.
• Must be knowledgeable of the nursing care needs of patients as it relates to medical/surgical diagnosis.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of wound prevention of care.
• Have and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Assess patient post op meds and develops sound plan of care based on assessment.
• Provide IV care based on medical center policies.
• Perform accuchecks.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations to include Code Blue (cardiac arrest); Code White (aggressive patients); Code Red (fire); Code Black (disaster).
• Appropriately assess need for safety devices and utilizes same in accordance with policy.
• Provide patient health education to patients and families with regard to current treatment, health issues, and patient/family concerns in accordance with educational level of patient/family.
• Comply with documentation standards. Administers medications in accordance with medical center policies via B.C.M.A.
• Provide guidance to paraprofessional and nonprofessional staff.
• Be able to care for patients withdrawing from alcohol, responding to significant symptoms and maintaining patient safety during detoxification.
• Direct care of the patient in restraints, assessing for physical needs i.e. nutrition, hydration, toileting and range of motion exercises.

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room Circulator
• Location: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS
  • UD Division, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 
• Schedule: Full time.

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associates Degree or Diploma from an National League for Nurses (NLN) accredited program.
• Have been actively practicing as a registered nurse in an acute or long-term setting for at least the last two years.
• Must possess the technical and operational knowledge and clinical skills to function as a circulating and scrub nurse in all the services.
• Be capable of providing complex and comprehensive nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.
• Have and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Providing caring for adult and geriatric veterans during the perioperative experience.
• Stocking operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Applying sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
• Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
• Updating patient files and medical records.
• Assisting with the ordering, maintenance, and safe storage of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Providing patients with post-surgery care instructions and answering questions.

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical
• Location: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS
  • UD Division, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240
• Schedule: Full time.

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associates Degree or Diploma from a National League for Nurses (NLN) accredited program.
• Have been actively practicing as a registered nurse in an acute or long-term setting for at least the last two years.
• Must be knowledgeable of the nursing care needs of patients as it relates to medical/surgical diagnosis.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of wound prevention of care.
• Have and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

• Assess patient post op meds and develops sound plan of care based on assessment.
• Provide IV care based on medical center policies.
• Perform accuchecks.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations including Code Blue (cardiac arrest); Code White (aggressive patients); Code Red (fire); Code Black (disaster).
• Appropriately assess the need for safety devices and utilize the same in accordance with policy.
• Provide patient health education to patients and families regarding current treatment, health issues, and patient/family concerns in accordance with the educational level of the patient/family.
• Comply with documentation standards. Administers medications in accordance with medical center policies via B.C.M.A.
• Provide guidance to paraprofessional and nonprofessional staff.
• Be able to care for patients withdrawing from alcohol, responding to significant symptoms, and maintaining patient safety during detoxification.
• Direct care of the patient in restraints, assessing for physical needs i.e. nutrition, hydration, toileting, and range of motion exercises.

Action Staffing Solutions is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) for a psychiatric hospital in Pueblo, CO. Travel positions may be available.

Position Summary:

This position provides 24-hour behavioral health acute care in order to provide a safe, secure and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The ideal candidate will be a caring leader who can provide professional skilled nursing activities in a mental health setting that includes: acute care, chronic support, assessment, interventions and evaluations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Participates in implementation of the treatment plan and utilizes the plan of care.
• Care for Clinic, ECT and Admissions patients.
• Initiate, communicate, advocate and follow-up with care surrounding clinic patients
• Coordinate and complete the nursing required assessments, care and documentation directly related to clinic patient’s admission(s)/transfer(s), including completing and coordinating continuity of care for admissions/transfers to/within the hospital.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to all nursing staff on assigned shift.
• Promote and maintain nursing staff efficiency.
• Oversee the attainment and achievement of Unit/Program/Hospital/Nursing Department goals for the specified shift.
• Provide therapeutic nursing care to mentally ill patients.
• Represents the Nursing Department in hospital-wide committees and work groups.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and response to all emergency situations.
• Responsible for assisting nursing staff with clinical direction of nursing staff, QA/PI activities and to ensure compliance in all areas, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

License, Certification, Education:

• BLS/CPR certification is required
• Graduation from an accredited registered nurse program
• Valid, active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license valid for the state of Colorado

Experience: Twelve months experience in a patient care setting, training or education in a clinical setting can supplement up to six months of this experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Two years RN experience
• Charge RN experience
• Medical/surgical experience

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must complete the onboarding and hiring process including application(s), documents, competency testing, background investigation(s) and drug screening
  • Backgrounds must be clear of any felony convictions
• Must complete all required training as assigned by Action Staffing Solutions and client/facility pre-assignment and annually including but not limited to sharps injury prevention, HIPAA, and cultural awareness.
• Certifications and Licenses including a current valid driver’s license
• Immunization Records – COVID-19, Hep B, TB test/chest x-ray, influenza for the current season
  • All employees must be fully vaccinated (defined as two weeks following the completion of the full series of the COVID-19 vaccine) and submit documentation proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodations will be addressed as required by law.
• Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and health records
• Resume with 10 full years of employment (explanation of gaps such as education is accepted)
• Language: Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language required
• Must have excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to assess situations to make independent, policy compliant decisions
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to serve the population with empathy, while staying objective and assertive. Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Physical Requirements:

Due to the nature of facilities physical demands may vary between facilities and day to day, this is not an all-inclusive list.

• Must be able to see, hear and communicate
• Must be able to use proper body positioning and body mechanics including to
  • Regularly stand, sit, walk, run, climb, kneel, crouch, bend, twist
  • Dexterity and fine motor function including strength, control, lifting, reaching and tool usage.
  • Must be able to lift 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds infrequently, and lift or assist in lifting more than 50 pounds at times.

Why Action Staffing?

• Dedicated recruiters ready to help you every step of the way
• Competitive pay ensuring that you’re fairly compensated for your valuable skills and dedication
• Local and travel opportunities
• Flexible schedules available
• Benefits including health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)

20 bed Emergency Department in Western Michigan. Assumes 24-hour accountability for managing, supervising, and coordinating the operational and financial effectiveness and efficiency of the nursing services/ unit of the hospital. Develops policies, procedures and processes in coordination with other leaders to ensure the highest quality services are provided at all times to all customers. Assures presence of a supportive and healthy work environment that promotes retention and embraces diversity. Key responsibilities include unit based goal setting, program development, fiscal management, resource allocation, standards of care, policy and procedure development and interpretation, human resource development, performance improvement.