Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord Injury

Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Registered Nurse

The Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Registered Nurse will function as an integral member of the Spinal Cord Division. These are exciting opportunities to work in a diverse environment. Position offers opportunities to provide bedside care for acute and chronic disease management, palliative care patients, rehabilitation and complex medical patients. Responsibilities of the incumbent in this position include but are not limited to:

• Managing the day to day needs of an acutely ill patient population with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D)
• Medication administration and documentation requirements
• Health promotion, Veteran/Caregiver education and supporting patient self-determination
• Collaborative practice with interdisciplinary SCI/D team
• Application of principles of rehabilitation nursing care to promote the highest level of functional independence
• Adhering to established safety practices, delegating and guiding assistive personnel, and supporting process/quality improvement initiatives on the unit and across the organization

Preferred Experience:

• BSN Preferred
• CRRN - Rehabilitation certification preferred
• Acute care nursing experience preferred
• Interest or experience in SCI/Rehabilitation Nursing preferred
• Ability to multitask and manage complex patient needs
• High level of flexibility/adaptability needed to meet fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Committed to supporting a healthy work environment

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: Up to 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 VA

Insurance: 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 territory

Work Schedule: PMs - 1530-2400, Alternating weekends and holidays

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs