Registered Nurse- WCT 6

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Registered Nurse for their psychiatry section. Responsibilities include leading nursing teams, assessing patient needs, and developing care plans. The ideal candidate must hold a Registered Nurse license and possess strong leadership and patient care prioritization skills. This position offers competitive pay and extensive time off, but does not allow for telework or relocation incentives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

50 days paid time off per year

Federal pension and 401K options

Health/vision/dental insurance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a leadership role.
• Ability to assess and prioritize patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Function effectively in charge nurse or team leader roles.
• Assess and evaluate patient status to prioritize care.
• Develop and update patient-centered nursing plans.

Skills

Leadership and team collaboration

Patient care prioritization

Medication administration adherence

Education

Registered Nurse license from any US state or territory

Job description

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse will function in the WCT 6 Psychiatry section within PSYCHIATRY/MENTAL HEALTH NURSING SERVICE-PCS

Duties

• Demonstrates ability to function effectively in charge nurse, team leader or other leadership roles requiring application of problem solving skills at the unit or team level, and use team approaches to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Assesses and evaluates patient status and prioritizes care based on patient acuity and identified needs.
• Demonstrates leadership with groups in developing appropriate patient centered plan of care. Develops the initial nursing plan and updates the plan, serving as a resource person to less experienced staff, and acts as a leader in developing standards of care.
• Includes patient/family/significant other/health care provider in establishing realistic, measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan and in planning care on a continuum; assists staff in the process of mutual goal setting.
• Exemplifies thoroughness in the proper administration of medications and controlled substances and clarity in the documentation and reporting of clinical information.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• 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: Variable
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license from any US state or territory.
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize patient care based on acuity and patient needs.
• Commitment to adherence to medication administration and documentation standards.