Registered Nurse-Inpatient Acute Care

Veterans Health Administration • Louisville, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides competent, evidence-based inpatient acute care and demonstrates proficiency through deliberate planning and self-directed goal setting. The nurse coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, safety, and satisfaction across the continuum of care; administers medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to influence outcomes.

The nurse independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs, organizes and prioritizes care, and ensures assigned tasks are completed. The role includes providing oversight to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate, contributing to nursing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and utilization efforts, and directing patient-driven care for a team of patients. The nurse communicates effectively, contributes to teamwork, maintains professional boundaries, and models ethical behavior.

The position is scheduled 1930–0800. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or an eligible equivalent education pathway described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; an eligible Graduate Nurse Technician exception is described for candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience criteria applicable to the assigned grade and level; these vary by grade and include associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral nursing education and, for some levels, specified professional nursing experience.
• Ability to cope with competing priorities and work effectively in stressful situations, shifting priorities based on organizational needs.
• Ability to maintain required annual employee health requirements, including influenza vaccination and TB screening or testing.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, manual dexterity, and lifting at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous acute care or step-down experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to patients, with oversight of licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
• Coordinate care emphasizing patient education, self-management, customer satisfaction, safety, and the patient experience.
• Administer medications and perform procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Independently plan and deliver technically competent care to patients with complex needs in alignment with ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Organize and prioritize patient care needs and ensure assigned tasks are completed.
• Provide and direct patient-driven care for a team of patients.
• Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, and competency activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement and utilization efforts to enhance outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and communicate effectively to promote team success.
• Maintain professional boundaries and model ethical behavior.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree