Registered Nurse- Acute and Long-Term Care
About The Position
Demonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. The Acute and Long-Term Care (ALTC) Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families. Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Will be responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level.
Requirements
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Responsibilities
- Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
- Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice
- Determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care
- Formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments
- Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient
- Directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization
- Providing competent, evidence-based care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting
- Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations
- Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level
Benefits
- Competitive 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
