Health Services - 2 RN ED Nurse - MPLS - NCO 23

This is PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE The US Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, hereinafter referred to as MVAHCS. The NAICS code assigned to this procurement will be 561320 with a size standard of $27.5 million. The VA intends to award a firm, fixed price, commercial services contract. The solicitation will contain requirements for a 6 month base year contract, with a 6 month option. Service is anticipated to begin on April 1, 2017, however, is subject to completion of the credentialing process. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about December 12, 2016 and will be issued via FedBizOpps Electronic Posting System at http://www.fedbizopps.gov.

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) requires contractual services of 2 FTE Registered Nurses.



Requirements For: Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room



1. Qualifications: Each RN shall:

Hold a Diploma, Associates Degree (AD) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an NLN accredited program, college or university. Must be licensed within the U.S. prior to consideration for assignment and must acquire MN licensure upon acceptance of assignment. All licenses must be current, unencumbered and in good standing.



Have been actively practicing as a registered nurse for the past two years.



Be capable of providing comprehensive nursing care to adult medical and surgical patients.



Have and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.



Have no health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with the performance of assigned duties.



Have documented training and skills verification.



2. Duties and Responsibilities: The RN shall:

Provide comprehensive emergency nursing services within the professional scope of practice for a variety of medical/surgical diagnoses.



Conduct initial assessment on patients, provide nursing care based on identified patient needs, coordinate with ancillary services to assure provision of care and document all plans, assessments and care provided.



Administer oxygen, IV fluids, blood transfusions and prescribed medications in accordance with MVAHCS policy.



Observe and assess patients clinical condition, recognize and promptly report significant changes indicative of complications.



Initiate resuscitative measures in emergency situations.



Operate and monitor specialized equipment including, but not limited to: oxygen, cardio respiratory monitors, hypothermia units, various types of suction apparatus and infusion equipment.



Make nursing care assignments for various skill levels of professional and assistive personnel as assigned.



Prepare patients for surgical and/or diagnostic procedures and assist with procedures as necessary.



Ensure that all Joint Commission standards for professional nursing care are met during performance of care.



Complete appropriate medical record forms in compliance with MVAHCS guidelines and policies for each patient.



Verify the content and correctness of all recorded entries in the patient record. All documentation/ records/reports must meet or exceed established MVAHCS standards to include, but not limited to: timeliness, legibility, accuracy, content, and signature. The outpatient record shall be completed the same day the patient is seen.



Respond to emergency codes as directed summon appropriate backup from the clinical and hospital staff.







Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing. Questions may be sent via email to: daniel.reinke@va.gov.