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Registered Nurse(Head Nurse)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
What You'll Do
- →The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.
- →The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
- →They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
- →They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting edge programs/processes.
- →The NM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
- →They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
- →They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
- →They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓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.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of endoscopy RN lab experience.
- ✓ACLS certified, Moderate Sedation.
Benefits
- ★Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
- ★You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.
- ★Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
- ★Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program.
- ★Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9c2140a7-7847-47ef-9782-c0082f0a6889
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