Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

Title:  Registered Nurse

Location:  Various VA Medical Centers and Facilities in the Denver, Aurora, Pueblo, CO metropolitan areas and their outlying suburban and rural community based outpatient centers.

Position Type: Part time (16-29 hours/week), Full time (30-40 hours/week),

Contract: VA

Education Level: BSN

Job Category: Health Care

Start Date: October 1, 2024

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.   Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission.

These elements are:

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency
• Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees.

Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

At Vighter, we take pride in partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver compassionate healthcare services to our nation’s veterans. We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team and provide exceptional care at various VA facilities throughout the Denver, CO, Aurora, CO and Pueblo, CO metropolitan areas, including:

• Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (Aurora, CO)
• Denver Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) (Denver, CO)
• Lakewood Valor Point Domiciliary (Lakewood, CO)
• Aurora and Golden Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
• Jewell VA Clinic (Denver, CO)
• Other locations across the Denver metro (Please let us know of your desired location).

Our mission is to deliver high-quality care with compassion, integrity, and respect, helping improve the health and well-being of veterans in the Denver and Aurora metropolitan areas and other suburban and rural areas in Central and East Central Colorado. Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous process improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment on patients, develop nursing care plans based on identified patient needs, coordinate with ancillary services to assure provision of care, document all plans, assessments, and care provided. Provide patient and family education through hospitalization. Initiate discharge planning.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including, but not limited to oxygen, hypothermia units, and various types of suction apparatus, infusion equipment, and patient-controlled analgesia pumps (PCA), epidural pumps, sequential compression devices and vital sign monitors.
• Can provide complex and comprehensive nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce, in the Veteran population, and in the Community.
• Has no health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with performance of assigned duties.
• Provide patient education on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in compliance with Vighter and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Association's Bill of Rights for patients.
• All services shall be provided by established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity is recognized.
• All Health Care Providers will document care delivered and follow-up care required.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge of new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from an accredited university.
• 2 (two) years of current experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• U.S. Passport may be used as an I-9 verification document.

Qualifications

• The provider shall possess the required qualification/elements to be privileged and/or credentialed in accordance with the VetPro, background checks, fingerprinting, badging, annual fit testing, and pre-employment and annual drug testing.
• The contractor’s credentials/qualifications are subject to review by VAMC Staff. These qualifications at a minimum will be based on Joint Commission (JC), or equivalent, quality standards for training, education, and competency.
• Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience as a registered nurse in acute or long term care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine.
• Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

These KSA are both requirements but also things that will help you to be successful with Vighter and the facility where you will work:

• Can provide complex and comprehensive nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.
• Verbal and written proficiency in English. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
• Ability to navigate an electronic work environment, electronic health records, web-based training, and electronic communications.
• Moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office Suite programs, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required electronic health record or electronic medical record, in the required format, in a timely manner, and in compliance with contract policy and guidance.
• A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.
• Occasional schedule flexibility with a desired end state of 100% staffing and 100% service to the patients that we provide care to.
• An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.
• An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements

• Generally speaking, VAMCs are open 24/7/365. Community Based Outpatient Clinics are typically day shift. Telehealth is 24/7/365. Long Term Care has opportunities across all shifts
• This position requires rotational on-call duties and may necessitate return to the facility to provide care.
• This position has availabilities to work day, evening and night shifts. Availability during weekends and holidays is a possibility. Advanced notice will be provided for scheduling purposes.
• We try our best to accommodate your schedule, so please inform Vighter of your desired schedule and/or geographic limitations in advance.

Work Environment

• Outpatient / VA Medical Centers throughout Central and Eastern Colorado, utilizing best-in-class equipment, techniques and staffing support.
• Days / Shifts / Swing / Weekend Days / Weekend Nights schedule with occasional on-call duties.
• Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
• Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including Veterans and underserved communities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for W2 full time employees and select Commercial (Travel – VMS) employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Non-SCA employees: 401(k) plan w/ safe harbor (100% vested @ 90 days) company match.
• SCA employees: Health & Welfare paid in cash (with proof of ACA-compliant health insurance from the open market or Vighter, LLC) Employee may use funds to offset any benefits premiums, fund their 401(a) retirement account or a combination of the two.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must undergo urine drug screening (UDS).
• Most positions require a Tuberculosis skin test and an up-to-date immunization record.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• The provider shall possess the required qualification/elements to be privileged and/or credentialed in accordance with the VetPro, background checks, fingerprinting, badging, annual fit testing, and pre-employment and annual drug testing.
• The contractor’s credentials/qualifications are subject to review by VAMC Staff. These qualifications at a minimum will be based on Joint Commission (JC), or equivalent, quality standards for training, education, and competency.
• Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience as a registered nurse in acute or long term care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine.
• Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player.