REGISTERED NURSE - NURSING OFFICER OF THE DAY

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montrose; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare agency in Scotland, UK, is seeking a Nurse II Officer of the Day (NOD) RN. This position requires strong leadership skills and clinical expertise. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, managing nursing staff, and ensuring continuity of care. The candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, significant paid time off, and comprehensive insurance coverage. This role is not available for telework and requires a full RN license from any US state.

Benefits

50 days of paid time off per year

Traditional federal pension with K contributions

Federal insurance programs

Qualifications

• Must possess an unrestricted RN license from any US State or territory.
• Ability to coordinate patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Experience in managing complex patient care situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate patient care throughout the facility.
• Provide primary patient care and manage nursing staff.
• Ensure continuity of care and proper allocation of resources.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Clinical knowledge

Staff management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) 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) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Duties

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

General Description of Assigned Duties

Functions to deliver and coordinate safe, efficient, and effective patient care throughout all areas of the facility. Provides care and directs others in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems. Executes medical regimens including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed or otherwise authorized individual, family, group, or community and the facility. Other duties as assigned.

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties

The Nurse II Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD) Registered Nurse (RN) directs position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex patient care. The NOD demonstrates the ability to plan and organize the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning. The NOD is skilled in the delivery of patient care and serves as the facility nursing expert at all hours to support, provide and facilitate emergency medical support throughout the facility. The incumbent serves as the facility expert for all patient care areas in identifying escalating medical crises, environmental factors, and in allocating staffing resources appropriately throughout the facility to meet the care needs of Veterans. The NOD uses clinical knowledge and judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes. They function proficiently in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. Evaluates current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise. Guides, develops, and supports staff from a leadership perspective using professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and or service activities. The NOD is a skilled nurse who demonstrates advanced leadership at the systems level that is sustainable, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex situations. The NOD assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for managing and directing employees, staffing units, and allocating resources as necessary during weekends, holidays, and after-hours tours during the absence of nursing management/leadership. The NOD is responsible for rounding and is a consultant to providers. Collaborates with the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) and other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed for decisions related to ongoing patient care and actions taken in emergency situations and disasters. The NOD provides programmatic outcomes to nursing leadership to assist with improving organizational processes and the delivery of patient care.

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 K 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

Varies. Evening/Nights

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.