Registered Nurse Surgical Telemetry 5E

Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Nurse Registered Nurse

The Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Nurse Registered Nurse assumes the following roles and responsibilities:

• As a Biotherapy provider, also known as biodegradable or immunotherapy, the nurse administers agents such as monoclonal antibodies (i.e. Rituximab) and immunoglobulin (i.e. IgG) which use the body's immune system to fight cancer.
• As a Chemotherapy provider, certified by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), the nurse administers chemotherapy to cancer patients in various stages of their disease. (Only for the Medical Surgical Telemetry Oncology Unit)
• This position requires flexibility in schedule and assignment, as this is a 24/7 facility.
• Competent in reading and interpreting ECG strips; and identifying abnormal and lethal rhythm
• Demonstrate grade appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills.
• Performs ongoing assessment of patient condition and response to treatment.
• Able to communicate and initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriate.
• The nurse can manage the problem safely and effectively, recognizing his/her scope of practice.
• Effectively functions as the charge nurse, team leader, or in other leadership role that guides and directs others who provide patient care.
• Organizes and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner, assisting team members as necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants, and outside agencies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
• Demonstrate organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion.
• Participates as a member or assumes a leadership role on formal service level committees, councils, or performance improvement teams.
• Assesses the patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to learn.
• Assists the UPC, and the NM in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Unit Score Card, addressing process related to the feedback from All Employee Survey.
• Proactively makes leadership choices to prioritize Veteran-Centered needs, operate within allocated resources and takes the initiative to find solutions to operational challenges.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission requirements and ensures compliance with VA, JC, and OSHA standards.
• Competent in proper use and care for orthopedic equipment when caring for orthopedic patients.
• Properly care for patients with airborne isolation infections such as COVID+ (5E) or tuberculosis.
• Assumes the position as a resource nurse and/or a charge nurse.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience: Minimum 2 years of Acute Care Experience

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: Varies. Schedule to be discussed during interview

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required