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- Performs complex, comprehensive physical, psychological, and spiritual assessments.
- Assume responsibility and accountability of nursing actions.
- Assesses and continuously reassess patient condition and response to treatment and other clinical finding. Initiates follow up as needed.
- Frequently engages co-workers/team in active problem-solving regarding clinical issues leading to an improvement in care.
- Assesses, develops and implements a plan to meet client's learning needs, including self-care and treatment measures. Modifies approach based on knowledge of human behavior, motivations, and reactions to situations.
- Meets individualized learning and discharge needs, recommends appropriate referrals, adaptive equipment and approved educational materials.
- Role models safe and effective practices, including:
- Procedures for cleaning, transporting, and storing reusable medical equipment (RME)
- Appropriate use of safe patient handling equipment
- Adheres to infection control practices while using equipment and providing patient care.
- Documents data related to assessments, care provided and outcomes in the medical record.
- Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
- Acts as a client advocate when client self-determination is in question.
- Uses discretion in confidential matters and leads others in appropriately safeguarding confidential information.
- Ensures all questions are answered and patient verbalizes understanding. Documents understanding.
- Uses discretion in confidential matters and leads others in appropriately safeguarding confidential information.
- Refrains from discussing patient information in public areas and encourages others to follow suit.
- Knowledgeable of HIPPA regulations.
- Provides leadership in the delivery of patient-centric care, respecting and upholding patient/family values and beliefs.
- Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Assists clients in identifying and securing appropriate services.
- Identifies potential problems involving resources and/or safety and takes action to avert or manage the situation.
- Demonstrates safe work practices for the position.
- Implements an ongoing educational plan to support own professional development.
- Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.
- Refers, consults, and makes provision for continuing care with healthcare providers.
- Collaborates with other disciplines and caregivers and uses group process for decision making and interdisciplinary problem solving.
Nurse- Intensive Care Unit - Albany, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Duties
The duties of the ICU Nurse include, but are 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: Full-time; Night shift
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required