Registered Nurse- Fall Coordinator

Job Title

Registered Nurse(RN) Fall Care Coordinator

Job Description

The Registered Nurse(RN) Fall Care Coordinator is responsible for the falls prevention program that is based on national standards, evidence-based practice, and outcomes research in accordance with the scope of practice. Primary responsibilities for this position include systematic evaluation of current practice, development, coordination, and management of Falls Prevention Program throughout the facility. Serves as a consultant for problem resolution across service/discipline lines. Maintains flexibility with a high degree of interpersonal skills, effective communication, leadership, motivation, self-direction, and ongoing evaluation of activities. Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of quality and safe care of Veterans evidenced by comprehensive management of patient safety standards and best practices. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

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

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

Paid 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 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: Full-time, Rotational

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Functional Statements: 60967-F-60971-F

Pay Schedule: NG42