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Solvet

RN Registered Nurse

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$48/hr

Solvet Services, LLC, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, facilitating contracts for RNs, to the New Orleans VAMC. We are the current and sole contract holder for nursing services at ...

Solvet

RN - Registered Nurse

New Orleans, LA

$51.50/hr

Solvet Services, LLC, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, facilitating contracts for RNs, to the New Orleans VAMC. We are the current and sole contract holder for nursing services at ...

Solvet

RN - Registered Nurse

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$48/hr

Solvet Services, LLC, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, facilitating contracts for RNs, to the New Orleans VAMC. We are the current and sole contract holder for nursing services at ...

Trinityhealth

Registered Nurse

Kinder, LA

Registered Nurse Location - PACE Kinder Park Hours - Full Time Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm ... veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

Registered Nurse

Kinder, LA · On-site

Registered Nurse Location - PACE Kinder Park Hours - Full Time Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm ... veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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What are some unique challenges Veterans RNs face when caring for former military personnel, and how can they best address them?

Veterans RNs often encounter patients with complex medical histories, including service-related injuries, PTSD, and other mental health concerns. Navigating the VA healthcare system and understanding military culture are important for building trust and delivering effective care. To address these challenges, Veterans RNs benefit from ongoing training in trauma-informed care, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a compassionate approach that respects each veteran's unique experiences.

What is a Veterans RN?

Veterans RNs are registered nurses who specialize in providing healthcare to military veterans, often working in Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, clinics, or community-based settings. They address the unique physical and mental health needs of veterans, such as service-related injuries, PTSD, and chronic illnesses. Veterans RNs play a vital role in coordinating care, advocating for patients, and supporting veterans through complex healthcare systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Veterans RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Veterans RN, you need an active RN license, a nursing degree, and a solid understanding of veteran-specific health concerns such as PTSD and chronic illness management. Familiarity with electronic health records, VA healthcare systems, and specialized certifications like BLS and ACLS are typically required. Compassion, cultural competence, and strong communication skills help build trust and advocate effectively for veteran patients. These skills ensure that veterans receive high-quality, personalized care while navigating complex healthcare systems.
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RN Registered Nurse

Solvet

New Orleans, LA • On-site

$48/hr

Other

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Solvet Services, LLC, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, facilitating contracts for RNs, to the New Orleans VAMC. We are the current and sole contract holder for nursing services at this facility and have proudly serviced the NOLA VAMC since 2020.

Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to residents with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization. This nurse integrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situations. Validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. The nurse will demonstrate the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. The nurse demonstrates competence in practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Performs initial assessments and re-assessments of conditions and responses to treatment as well as any other clinical findings.
  • Assess residents/patients learning needs; develops and implements plans to meet patients needs; educates residents/patients and families in self-care and treatment measures.
  • Promotes continuity of care through developing an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the resident/patient, family and health care team.
  • Administers prescribed therapies using appropriate judgment.
  • Accurately documents in patient's medical records findings, assessments, and care provided.
  • Administers medications and treatments in accordance with established procedures and policies.
  • Educates colleagues and/or students and serves as a preceptor or mentor.
  • Initiates and participates in quality improvement activities.
  • Serves as a role model when assigned as team leader or charge nurse under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee.
  • Adheres to established policies, standards of care, and standards of practice;
  • All other duties as assigned.

We are seeking compassionate and experienced RNs to join our team! You will provide high quality patient care while making a positive impact on the lives of the veterans you care for.

  • Community Living Center
  • Three 12-hour shifts per week (Nights)
  • Active AHA BLS
  • Active RN License
  • Two years of experience required
  • Ability to pass a federal background check
  • Expected hours: 36 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Physical Setting: Hospital

Pay: $48.00

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