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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job title: Spinal Cord Injury Registered Nurse Duration: 12 Months Location: Milwaukee, WI 53295 Work Schedule: Coverage may include holidays weekends, evenings, or overnights, and are variable within a 24-hour period. The most common RN shifts are noted below; however, contract RNs should be open to working any day of the week or shift as required by the VA, even if not specifically listed below. PM Shift (2) RNs - (12) hour shift 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., to include weekends and holidays Night Shift (2) RNs - (12) hour shift 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., to include weekends and holidays Overtime may be necessary and is applicable for anything over 40 hours in a one week pay period worked at the VA. Overtime must be pre-approved by the Nurse Manager and will not be allowed for contractor staff to complete charting in the medical record. All patient documentation must be completed prior to leaving for the day. The 12-hour shifts include a mandatory hour non-paid lunch break. If patient care needs prevent the ability to take a 30-minute lunch, the Nurse Manager must be notified during the said shift to provide coverage or authorize no lunch. Description: POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: a. Registered Nurse (RN): 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 patients in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning rehabilitation, evaluate patient response to actual or potential health problems, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient and their significant others. Nursing care shall be performed in accordance with the American Nursing Association\'s Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Performance, and within the individual nurse\'s scope of license. The VA Nurse Manager(s), or appropriate nursing leadership delegate (i.e., Assistant Nurse Manager), will provide the RN with clinical oversight during their tour of duty. More specific duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse are described below. i. Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe patient care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/family education, discharge process, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies. ii. Provide patient-centered care by performing the following tasks: * assess the health care needs... For full info follow application link. SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/29C41AF2E2DA4820