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Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 38 days ago
About the Role
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This job will close when we have received 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.
What You'll Do
- →The RN - Emergency Department (ED) will work in Inpatient Care Services and assume responsibility for coordinating care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.
- →The 2-page limit does not apply to this position.
- →See additional details for more information.
- →Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
- →Must be able to care for patients with varying acuity levels in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
- →Must be able to provide competent care to all patients seeking treatment in the emergency department by utilizing clinical education, critical thinking, and professional experience to deliver timely, safe, and effective care.
- →This includes the ability to respond to life-threatening conditions, prioritize rapidly changing patient needs, and implement evidence-based interventions to support optimal patient outcomes.
- →Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
- →Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences.
- →Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
- →Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- →Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals of various education levels and backgrounds by using clear, professional, and respectful communication strategies.
- →Works cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments.
- →Participates in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives, as well as customer service programs.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Probationary Period: During the first two years of your employment, you may be required to serve a probationary period beginning the effective date of your appointment.
- ✓This period is considered to be an extension of the interview process and will provide your supervisor with an opportunity to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job.
- ✓During this period if it is determined that your performance or conduct fails to demonstrate your qualifications for employment, you may be terminated.
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: f15a0d99-60b3-4eb0-bc0e-ca1ef24e852a
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