Registered Nurse - Long Term Care/Community Living Center - Canandaigua

CVP is seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with long-term care services at the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System. 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.

Pay

• $32-44/hr (Depending on Experience)

• Utilize the nursing process in managing, developing, implementing, and evaluating each resident's individual plan of care with the interdisciplinary team to attain specific clinical outcomes
• Provide a full range of nursing care to residents with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems
• Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment
• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient's/resident's health condition
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record using designated templates
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames and in accordance with policy and procedure
• Meet the health care needs of patients/residents by assessing and assisting them to meet expressed needs
• Prioritize and complete tasks within the assigned shift
• Update patient/resident care plans and notify assigned physician of any changes in condition
• Practice the VA core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE)
• Document patient progress and chart the patient's response to medications and treatments
• Process view alerts in CPRS within seven (7) days from creation date
• Administer medications following proper protocol including Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)
• Perform wound care including dressing changes (sterile and non-sterile) and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
• Provide care for tracheostomies, central lines, PICC lines, feeding tubes, and catheters as needed
• Perform fall risk assessments and skin assessments (Braden Scale) to identify and prevent injuries
• Complete required documentation within established timeframes
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Float between units as needed (contract RNs float first before permanent VA staff)
• Function in charge RN role as required

• US Citizenship (required for government security clearance eligibility)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a Master's Degree in Nursing required
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in long-term care
• Accreditation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred
• Ability to pass a government background investigation
• Technical proficiency including strong computer skills and ability to learn VA electronic medical record systems
• Proficiency in the English language (speak, understand, read, and write)
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
• Experience in geriatrics, rehabilitation, dementia care, hospice care, or medical long-term care preferred
• VA experience preferred

Shift Options

• 8-Hour Tour Options: 

  • Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 AM (Rotating Weekends, Federal Holidays)
  • Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Rotating Weekends, Federal Holidays)

   

• 12-Hour Tour Options:

  • Night Shift: Six 12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM) plus one 8-hour shift (12:00 PM - 8:00 AM) every two weeks (Rotating Weekends, Federal Holidays)
  • Night Shift: Six 12-hour shifts (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM) plus one 8-hour shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM) every two weeks (Rotating Weekends, Federal Holidays

Location

• Bath VA Medical Center, 76 Veterans Ave, bath, NY 14840

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.