Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 164,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay

Paid Time Off: 50 days/year

Federal pension and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

1 unrestricted state license

Weekends and holidays rotations

Not telework

Job summary

The Dayton VA Medical Center, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Community Living Center Registered Nurse (RN).

The RN will deliver evidence-based nursing care to veterans and serve as a team leader or member for a group of patients on the shift. The role includes coordinating care, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

Must hold a registered nurse (RN) license in any US state or territory.
Experience providing and supervising direct patient care in a nursing setting.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to veterans per the nursing process.
Supervise/licensed nursing staff and assist in coordinating care across interdisciplinary team.
Advocate for veterans and support education, orientation, and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Dayton VA Medical Center is seeking a Community Living Center Registered Nurse (RN). The RN delivers theoretically and scientifically based nursing care to an assigned group of veterans. The RN will assume responsibility as a team leader or nursing team member for a group of assigned patients on his/her shift.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.

Serves as an advocate for the veteran and is obligated to demonstrate nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory attitudes and behaviors that are sensitive to veteran diversity. Functions as an effective team member, team leader, preceptor and/or charge nurse. Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.

Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

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