Inpatient Acute Care RN - Patient-Focused Clinician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Licensure support

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based care, coordinate patient education and self-management, and administer medications per policy. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes across the continuum of care.

This role requires an active RN license in the United States and adherence to qualification standards. Opportunities include bridge-program pathways for eligible applicants and licensure validation for

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Current full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state or territory.
• Ability to meet VA qualification standards and licensure requirements.
• Foreign-educated nurses require degree equivalency validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care according to policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate patient education, self-management, and care across the continuum.
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to influence patient outcomes.
• Direct nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Bridge program eligibility

Foreign degree validation

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide evidence-based care, coordinate patient education and self-management, and administer medications per policy. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes across the continuum of care.

This role requires an active RN license in the United States and adherence to qualification standards. Opportunities include bridge-program pathways for eligible applicants and licensure validation for