Job Title
Nursing Care Provider
DutiesAccountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care outcomes.
Provide care for ongoing nursing care to Long-Term Care Residents and perform an array of clinical skills such as medication administration, IV infusions, PCA pumps, Tube Feedings, PICC lines, Wound Care, Pressure Injury Prevention strategies, Tracheostomy care, Electrocardiograms (EKG), Ostomy Care, end of life care and palliative care.
Demonstrates proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for residents with complex nursing care needs.
Guides and directs others who provide resident-centered care.
Completes initial assessments and reassessments of the resident's condition and response to treatment.
Initiates follow-up as needed. Assesses resident learning needs, learning preferences, and readiness to learn.
Develops and implements a plan of care to meet needs and instructs residents and/or families.
Promotes care planning and continuity of care through developing an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the Resident, family, and interdisciplinary health care team.
Functions as a team leader and/or charge nurse role. Independently in clinical, education, quality management, research or other role or practice areas. Administers prescribed therapies using appropriate nursing judgment.
Initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or Services as appropriate. Accurately documents in the medical record resident's findings, assessments, and care provided.
Administers medication in accordance with established procedures/policy.
Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
Practices in a nonjudgmental, non-discriminatory manner, and is sensitive to diversity. Assumes responsibility and accountability for judgments and professional nursing actions.
Provides considerate care, respecting patients' personal values and cultural belief system.
Safeguards privacy and maintains confidentiality of all patient information including electronic and print.
Recognizes ethical problems and acts as a Resident (Patient) Advocate. Consults appropriate resources to preserve Resident/Family Rights.
Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Assists Clients in identifying and securing appropriate services.
Total RewardsCompetitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule:
Telework:
Not Authorized. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
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