Registered Nurse (CBOC Santa Maria)

<p>Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLVAHCS) is seeking 1 highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Santa Maria CBOC. This position is located in Santa Maria, CA.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinates care for ambulatory clinic patients. Assists the Care Provider in selected procedures and performs diagnostic testing, i.e. EKG, phlebotomy, wound care to patients and provides direct care to patients in emergencies Functions as a leader of the nursing care team when assigned, directing and guiding the LVNs and other nursing staff Assesses patient's needs and conditions and recommends appropriate dispositions based on assessment Initiates appropriate nursing interventions and communication with other team members Provides patient education on an individual or group basis Participates actively in the Performance Improvement activities of Ambulatory Care, and in development of policies and procedures Assures detailed, current and comprehensive documentation is contained in the patient medical record and other pertinent records Participates and supports research projects directed toward improving patient care and staff development Provides a safe and healthful physical environment for patients and personnel by interpreting and applying organizational goals and national standards Assures continuing improvement of service to patients, including implementation of an effective customer service program Ensures compliance with all patient rights and regulatory agency standards Collaborates with the other health care professionals in providing continuity of services for specific health issues Improves continuity of professional relationships among the health care team as they collaborate on behalf of patients Other related duties as assigned Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of recent ambulatory care experience is preferred. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 07:30am to 04:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a Virtual Position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duty Location: VA Greater Los Angeles, Santa Maria (CBOC)</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.