We are seeking an RN for the Resource Pool who will be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. The ideal candidate will coordinate care with a focus on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership, experience, and innovative problem-solving skills are required to manage complex care across various patient care areas.
General Description of Assigned Duties:Responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Coordinates patient care with a focus on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. Administers medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes. Demonstrates leadership and creative approaches to managing complex client care. Proficient in cardiac monitoring and telemetry; able to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage related patient care. Maintains current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Execute leadership and innovative approaches to managing complex patient care. Collaborate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Demonstrate broad performance and leadership to improve care across all patient units including Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Mental Health Unit, Medical/Surgical Units, Community Living Center/Cottages, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Provide peers with constructive feedback for improvement and support through knowledge sharing. Foster a safe and supportive environment for professional development. Lead efforts to alleviate care and culture disparities within units. Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for documented, broad, and complex outcomes at the program or service level across the facility. Pay Scale: N0DV 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: Days/Nights 12 hours with rotation to other shifts as needed. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not auhorized.
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