- Providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems. Patients who range in age from adults and adults (65+) with common medical conditions including; cardiac, respiratory, infectious, renal, hematology, endocrine, psychiatric, and oncology disease processes.
- Must be able to use sound judgment to prioritize work assignment based on patient needs, prioritizing patients according to urgent needs.
- Functions independently in the complex environment and must be able to adapt to the constant changing environment.
- Collaborates with members of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
- Collaborates with physicians and ancillary services in planning and implementing the patient's plan of care.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competencies in technical and operational knowledge in nursing, able to adhere to unit-based protocols, with the ability to apply these skills in the clinical setting.
- Demonstrates knowledge of mandatory and annual competencies for equipment and procedures
- Treats all Veterans, families, and other healthcare providers with dignity and respect. Listens to and acknowledges Veteran and family perspectives and choices. Veteran and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into the planning and delivery of care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner
- The RN must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting.
Registered Nurse - Sioux Falls, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
A recruitment/relocation incentive of $5,000 (pre-taxed) has been authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. Please contact the HR specialist for specific requirements.
The Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse position is located within our inpatient unit, Medical/Surgical wards, specializing in general medicine and cardiac telemetry monitoring.
Duties
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Nursing care is the dynamic and skilled application of a systematic body of knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of actual or potential health problems. Competent nursing care is provided in the context of the nursing process, which encompasses all significant action taken by the nurse in providing care, and forms the foundation of clinical decision-making. Nursing care must be individualized to meet a particular patients' unique needs and situations. As a Registered Nurse you are responsible for the following to include, but not limited to:
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: Day & Night shifts available - Alternate Work Schedule may be available (72/80)
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - $5,000 Lump-Sum with 1-year service agreement.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required