Inpatient Med-Surg RN - Night Shift with EDRP Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN seeks an inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive patient care.

The RN will oversee nursing staff, administer medications, and coordinate patient education and discharge planning within a high-acuity setting. Qualifications include an RN license, nursing degree, and ability to meet English proficiency requirements.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program; ACEN or CCNE accreditation preferred.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a US state or territory.
• Foreign nursing graduates require degree equivalency validation.
• Physical requirements: vision, hearing, dexterity; ability to perform patient transfers and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction.
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies.
• Lead nursing staff and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

English language proficiency

Nursing care

Team coordination

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN seeks an inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive patient care.

The RN will oversee nursing staff, administer medications, and coordinate patient education and discharge planning within a high-acuity setting. Qualifications include an RN license, nursing degree, and ability to meet English proficiency requirements.