Registered Nurse - Resource Team

Job TitleVA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryDuties of the Registered Nurse - Resource Team include, but are not limited to:Provide comprehensive nursing care across multiple units, applying the full nursing process-assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation-to patients with complex needs.Administer medications and perform procedures per policy and guidelines, ensuring safety, accuracy, and adherence to established protocols.Coordinate care and patient education, promoting self-management and continuity of care to optimize the Veteran/patient experience and outcomes.Supervise, delegate, and provide oversight to LVNs/LPNs and Nursing Assistants as appropriate to the care setting, ensuring safe, quality practice.Demonstrate leadership by contributing to interdisciplinary care planning, supporting team communication, and influencing care outcomes through effective collaboration.Advocate for Veterans, families, and caregivers, resolving care-experience issues (e.g., coordination, timeliness, environment of care) and addressing ethical concerns.Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement initiatives.Promote a safe, supportive learning environment by sharing knowledge, providing informal peer feedback, and fostering professional growth among healthcare team members.Adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and staffing needs while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and customer service.Work Schedule: Saturday-Sunday, rotating to include holidays and weekends; straight nights 7:00p.m. to 7:30 a.m. 6-12 hour shift and one 8 hour shift, exact schedules will be discussed during the interview.Compressed: AvailableTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized