Registered Nurse Med/Surge

OUR ORGANIZATION

BTL Technologies, Inc. is a Texas corporation that provides contract staff augmentation to various government agencies in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with operations at government facilities in various states. Our mission is to provide Workforce Solutions that help our clients achieve success!

OUR CLIENT

The VA Long Beach Healthcare system provides health care services at 8 locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Facilities include our Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach and 7 community-based outpatient clinics in Anaheim, Gardena, Laguna Hills, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs, and Santa Ana.

The VA Long Beach Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Desert Pacific Network. They are an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22). VISN 22 includes medical centers and clinics in Arizona, California, Colorado, and New Mexico

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

In support of the Veteran Affairs Long Beach Health Care System, the Registered Nures will perform a variety of nursing duties at the various VA facilities in the greater Long Beach area. Duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements

• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol

• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology

• Records patients' current vital signs

• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments

• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse

• Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients

• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment

• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner

• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of approved nursing program through an accredited nursing school approved by the State at the time the program was completed

• Must possess current nursing license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia

• Minimum 3 years direct patient care experience with two years’ experience with critical care patients

• Ability to be favorably credentialed

• Current BLS and ALCS issued through the American Heart Association

• Must be willing to work 8- or 12-hour shift

• Must be willing to work any day or shift Monday-Sunday

• Must be willing to work various shifts as required

• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.

• Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.

• Must be able to exercise independent judgement, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of nursing care

• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10ft

• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Contact: Juan Rincon, Recruiter –