Registered Nurse RN

Job TitleCome build your career here and help us serve those who served for you.DutiesDirect patient care - Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned SCI patients using the full nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation).Medication and treatment administration - Administers medications and procedures per established policies and clinical guidelines.Clinical oversight - Supervises licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.Care coordination - Coordinates patient care across the continuum, focusing on education, self-management, and satisfaction; may serve as CCICM Lead Coordinator for Veterans with complex care needs.Patient/family education - Leads patient and family education efforts to support self-management and informed participation in care.Clinical decision-making - Applies clinical knowledge and judgment to guide planning and evaluate patient outcomes.Patient advocacy - Advocates for patients, families, and caregivers, incorporating their values and preferences into care delivery without judgment or discrimination.Evidence-based practice - Applies current evidence and best practices at the bedside to improve patient outcomes.Age-appropriate care - Assesses and delivers care suited to each patient's age, developmental stage, and lifestyle needs.Documentation and data security - Protects sensitive patient information (PHI/PII) in accordance with the Privacy Act and VA policy while managing patient records and access.VA OffersVA 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 territoryWork Schedule: 12-hour shift with day and night rotationVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.