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 SPI/Rehab - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of neurological and spinal cord injury patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on clinical findings.
• Manage and respond to neuro-related complications such as autonomic dysreflexia and spasticity.
• Educate Veterans and caregivers on condition management and rehabilitation techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic, Veteran-centered care.
• Document all nursing care and assessments accurately in VA electronic health records (CPRS).
• Participate in patient safety initiatives and quality improvement programs within the VA system.

Registered Nurse SPI/Rehab - QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in 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 in Spinal Cord Injury/Rehabilitation (not Long-Term Care/Nursing Home). Inpatient Rehabilitation experience is preferred.
• 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. CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) certification is preferred.