Registered Nurse (Med/Surg)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (2N Med/Surg)

• Focus: Direct patient care using the nursing process; care coordination across the continuum

Description

This RN position supports the 2N Med/Surg unit, providing and/or supervising direct patient care with full responsibility and accountability for the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-specific care, administer medications per established policies, and coordinate patient transition through the continuum of care. You will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes and participate in unit/program quality improvement and customer service initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients using age-specific components

• Coordinate care focused on transitions through the continuum of care

• Provide patient and family education and support patient self-management after discharge

• Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to influence outcomes

• Participate actively in unit/program quality improvement processes and customer service programs

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required (with limited exceptions per VA policy)

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English

• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing (or approved bridge/foreign-education pathways)

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license/registration

• Background/security investigation and completion of online onboarding/pre-employment requirements

• Drug screening (urinalysis) if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position; refusal results in denial

• Selective Service registration for eligible males

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required

• Ability to meet the physical requirements for the position

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance awards (NG57 Staff Nurse)

• Paid Time Off: 50 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care; many plans can carry into retirement