Job Description
Join Kelly Government Solutions as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide critical care to our veterans at the VA Houston (TX) Healthcare System. The role ensures our Veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through service to our country.
Work Schedule: 36 hours/week: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week; 4 total weekend shifts per month required (such as every Saturday or 2 full weekends)
Pay Rate: $56.36/hour plus $5.09/hr H&W benefit
Work Location: Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX
Specialty Care Areas: Intensive Care Unit-Must be willing to float to other units if needed
TASKS
(1) Utilize 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
(2) Evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems
(3) Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc.,
(4) Provide patient/resident-centered care to assess the health care needs and maintain, develop, and carry out a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals.
(5) Perform assessments, check vitals, insert IV lines, manage peripheral and central lines, administer medication, perform wound, tracheostomy, and ventilatory care (when needed), deliver specimens to the lab, and coordinate with patient admission and discharge.
QUALIFICATIONS
(1) Graduate of a school of nursing that was approved and/or accredited by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
(2) Current unrestricted license from a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
(3) Two years of experience in critical care/ICU nursing in the past three (3) years
(4) Current BLS and ACLS certifications
(5) US citizenship as per VA requirements to complete background check and security clearance processes
(6) Ability to comply with VA policy, which prohibits artificial nails, false eyelashes, and visible tattoos and body/facial piercings
Work Schedule: 36 hours/week: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week; 4 total weekend shifts per month required (such as every Saturday or 2 full weekends)
Pay Rate: $56.36/hour plus $5.09/hr H&W benefit
Work Location: Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX
Specialty Care Areas: Intensive Care Unit-Must be willing to float to other units if needed
TASKS
(1) Utilize 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
(2) Evaluate patient/resident response to actual or potential health problems
(3) Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc.,
(4) Provide patient/resident-centered care to assess the health care needs and maintain, develop, and carry out a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals.
(5) Perform assessments, check vitals, insert IV lines, manage peripheral and central lines, administer medication, perform wound, tracheostomy, and ventilatory care (when needed), deliver specimens to the lab, and coordinate with patient admission and discharge.
QUALIFICATIONS
(1) Graduate of a school of nursing that was approved and/or accredited by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
(2) Current unrestricted license from a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
(3) Two years of experience in critical care/ICU nursing in the past three (3) years
(4) Current BLS and ACLS certifications
(5) US citizenship as per VA requirements to complete background check and security clearance processes
(6) Ability to comply with VA policy, which prohibits artificial nails, false eyelashes, and visible tattoos and body/facial piercings
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The RN- ICU Days/Nights position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
