SCI Nurse Lead for Veteran Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal pension

401K with VA contributions

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Spinal Cord Injury Nurse in Syracuse, NY. You will provide evidence-based nursing care to SCI patients using the full nursing process, administer treatments, oversee LVNs and assistants, and coordinate care across the continuum.

You will lead patient education, advocate for Veterans, and apply best practices to improve outcomes. Join us to serve those who served for you.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required to provide direct patient care.
• Nursing degree from ACEN/CCNE-accredited program preferred for licensure.
• For bridge program candidates, coursework equivalent to BSN may qualify for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care using the full nursing process.
• Administer medications and treatments per policies and guidelines.
• Supervise LVNs and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
• Coordinate care across the continuum with focus on education and self-management.
• Lead patient/family education to support self-management and informed participation in care.
• Advise on clinical decisions and ensure patient advocacy and adherence to privacy policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Bridge program in nursing

State licensure

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Spinal Cord Injury Nurse in Syracuse, NY. You will provide evidence-based nursing care to SCI patients using the full nursing process, administer treatments, oversee LVNs and assistants, and coordinate care across the continuum.

You will lead patient education, advocate for Veterans, and apply best practices to improve outcomes. Join us to serve those who served for you.