Inpatient Med-Surg RN — Night Shift Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver and supervise direct patient care in an inpatient setting. The role emphasizes coordination of care with focus on patient education, self-management, and patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

The RN administers medications and procedures per established policies, with opportunities to lead education, competency development, and quality improvement efforts across the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• State license as a registered nurse (RN) upon appointment
• Foreign education equivalency validation may be required for certain cases

Responsibilities

• Provides and/or supervises direct patient care following the nursing process
• Coordinates care focused on patient education and self-management
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Leads in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• Directs nursing education, orientation, and competencies during on-boarding and training

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Medication administration

Team supervision

Education

RN license

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver and supervise direct patient care in an inpatient setting. The role emphasizes coordination of care with focus on patient education, self-management, and patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

The RN administers medications and procedures per established policies, with opportunities to lead education, competency development, and quality improvement efforts across the care team.