Houston, Texas...Make it your very own!
The Community – Houston, TX
America's fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping, and nightlife. It's Houston! Take a stroll through historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District or head down to the infamous Space Center Houston (home to NASA's Mission Control). Later, go ahead and grab a bite in one of the dozens of award-winning restaurants, or hang out with the cool kids on Washington Avenue. There's always something to do in this Southern-hospitality-meets-urban-chic-city. Come explore YOUR Houston!

Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Houston here!

Airport Information: George Bush Intercontinental Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located approximately 23 miles north of downtown Houston and offers domestic and international flights to various destinations around the world. This airport supports almost 60 non-stop flights across the country through 21 different airlines.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here!

About the Facility – Houston VAMC
The Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is a hospital affiliated with and operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. It is one of the department's largest hospitals, serving Harris County, Texas and 27 surrounding counties. It is named for Michael E. DeBakey, a renowned surgeon and president of Baylor College of Medicine. The hospital in on a 118-acre campus on Old Spanish Trail and Almeda, just on the edge of the Texas Medical Center. It is accredited by JCAHO, and has 343 hospital beds, a 40-bed Spinal Cord Injury Center, and a 120-bed transitional care unit for long-term care.

Facility Address: 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

Registered Nurse LTC - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• Deliver direct patient care including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and monitoring of vital signs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
• Monitor changes in residents' physical and mental health and promptly report concerns to the medical team.
• Provide emotional support to veterans and their families, particularly in palliative and hospice care settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with VA policies and electronic health record standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection control, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse LTC - QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision -OR- Possess of a bachelor's degree in nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience-OR- Possess a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing
• License: Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of 12 months' experience. Must have at least one year of recent experience in Long-Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) is mandatory for all specialties.