Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) in a 3N Med/Surg Unit

Description

The Registered Nurse working in the 3N Med/Surg Unit is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process while providing and/or supervising direct patient care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using age-specific components, and coordinate care across the continuum—including transitions, patient and family education, and post-discharge self-management. You will administer medications and procedures per established policies and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve care outcomes, while actively participating in unit/program quality improvement and customer service initiatives.

Benefits

A comprehensive VA total rewards package including competitive pay, paid time off (50 days/year), federal retirement (pension and 401K with up to 5% contributions), federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options, and additional federal employment benefits (eligibility depends on position details).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if VA cannot recruit qualified citizens per VA policy)
• English language proficiency (basic written and spoken English)
• Graduation from an approved accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE) or VA-approved education/licensure pathways
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state/territory/DC (or eligible temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment while pursuing licensure)
• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment documentation
• Urinalysis testing may be required prior to appointment for testing-designated positions
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
• May be required to complete a probationary period