Registered Nurse

Job TitleVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsSpecific duties and responsibilities for each Nurse vacancy varies based on the specialty, and will be discussed in more detail with the hiring manager upon referral/selection. Major duties include, but are not limited to:Teaching of health care and the prevention of illnessAssessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing care, and counselAdministration of medications and treatmentsCoordination and assistance in the delivery of a plan of health careTeaching and supervising of other nursing personnelResponsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care.Delivering safe care to assigned patients, while developing technical competencies.Formulating a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.Completing initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed.Documenting the nursing process ensuring consistency, accuracy, that it is concise and timely.Evaluating and documenting patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes.Revising plan of care according to evaluations of patient's responses and outcome.Demonstrating appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills.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 territoryWork Schedule:Multiple schedules, may vary based on department needs.Telework:Not AvailableVirtual:This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized:If position is deemed eligible for participation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance. Learn more. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report:Not required