Registered Nurse (Community Living Center 215-3)

<p>The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) is seeking 1 highly skilled/experienced Registered Nurses (RN) for our busy In-Patient Community Living Centers (CLC), for Day Shift. The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, coordinate, facilitate & deliver nursing care for patients utilizing the nursing process. Located in Los Angeles, CA.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Typical duties include but are not limited to: Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment including appropriate cleaning of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) per facility policy and procedures Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately Implements physician's/provider's orders in a timely and complete manner Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan or care and establishing goals. Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning. Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely Revises plan or care according to evaluations of patient's responses and outcomes Organizes and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner, assisting team members as necessary. Can recognize the patient has a problem Can manage the problem safely and effectively, recognizing his/her scope of practice. Recognizes situations that require urgent response. Takes the right action for the right reason (del Bueno Demonstrates compliance with infection control practices, such as hand washing and wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment. Demonstrates safe work practices. Complies with safety rules and regulations for safe job performance and fire protection. Work Schedule: Day Shift, 12 hour shifts 7:30 am - 8:00 pm. With one 8 hour shift every 2 weeks. May include Weekends and or Holiday's. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a Virtual Position Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duty Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System-11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073</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).