Registered Nurse- Inpatient

Job Title

Nursing

Provide direct and indirect patient care, ensuring adherence to established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, identify patient needs, and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, Veterans, and their families.

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitor patient responses, and take appropriate action in accordance with VA guidelines.

Educate Veterans and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to promote optimal health outcomes.

Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records (EHR) documentation.

Utilize critical thinking skills to anticipate and respond to changes in patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as necessary.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.

Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control practices.

Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring ethical considerations and Veterans' rights are respected.

Engage in continuous professional development and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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:

, alternating weekends and holidays

Incentives:

Not authorized PCS:
Not authorized