Inpatient RN — Med-Surg Lead & Educator (Nights)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Licensure support

Job summary

The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates care through all phases of the nursing process, providing and supervising direct patient care in an inpatient setting. Requirements include an approved nursing program, English proficiency, and an active U.S.

nursing license. The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with the health care team, and adherence to safety standards, with the VA total rewards package supporting nurses' professional

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Nurse must be licensed and eligible for registration in the U.S.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program (ACEN/CCNE).
• For foreign-educated nurses, demonstration of equivalency and licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and procedures per policy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Lead and mentor peers; contribute to policy development and evaluation.
• Ensure patient education, self-management, and continuity of care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication administration

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN

Job description

The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates care through all phases of the nursing process, providing and supervising direct patient care in an inpatient setting. Requirements include an approved nursing program, English proficiency, and an active U.S.

nursing license. The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with the health care team, and adherence to safety standards, with the VA total rewards package supporting nurses' professional