Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Staff Registered Nurse (RN)The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for all elements of the nursing process in direct patient care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. The RN focuses on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, administers medications, and follows established policies. Demonstrates leadership and shares knowledge to support professional development and improve care outcomes at the program or service level.The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) on 5 Main, a med/surg telemetry unit, is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on age-specific components. The RN assumes responsibility for the coordination of care, focusing on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. They administer medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines. The RN influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing complex patient care. They collaborate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines, and provide peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Additionally, the RN supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to ensure safe, quality nursing care, and fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. The RN evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations, and is responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level, which must be broad and complex and demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility.Pay Scale: NN54 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: Days/Nights 12 hours with rotation to other shifts as needed.Telework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.