Registered Nurse (Inpatient-Float Pool)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental healthcare agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Float Pool in Bedford, UK. The role involves providing and supervising direct patient care in an inpatient setting, with a focus on mental health treatment. Key responsibilities include medication administration, care coordination, and patient education. The position offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off, retirement benefits, and comprehensive insurance options.

Benefits

50 days of paid time off per year

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a full and unrestricted nursing license from any US State or territory.
• Experience in inpatient nursing and mental health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care.
• Administer medications and procedures per guidelines.
• Educate patients and families for self-management post-discharge.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Collaboration with interdisciplinary team

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Full and unrestricted nursing license

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

The Register Nurse is a member of the Float Pool at VA Bedford. The Float Pool is designed to cover staffing shortages that occur on a day-to-day basis. The Float Pool RN is assigned to an inpatient nursing unit by the Nurse of the Day (NOD) based on staffing needs in the organization for that shift and the individual's competency level. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care in a short-term mental health treatment program. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of 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. 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. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of 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. Responsibilities also include charge nurse duties, medication administration, documentation, and assistance with ADLs.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Nights 11:30p-8a or 7:30p-8a compressed tours

Compressed/Flexible: Compressed

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized