Registered Nurse- Rehabilitation and Extended Care Float Pool

<p>The Rehabilitation & Extended Care Float Pool RN is responsible for providing patient care in a variety of clinical areas including Community Living Center (CLC), Behavioral Recovery Unit, Hospice/Palliative Care, Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders, and Acute Polytrauma. The Float Pool RN is expected to support patient care initiatives and provide quality care in each clinical setting. Float Pool RN is expected to participate in program quality improvement and professional governance initiatives.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until July 28, 2026 or until all vacancies are filled. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred on a regular basis as vacancies exist. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Administration & Monitoring of Medications Advanced Vascular Access Care and Maintenance Facilitation of Homecare referrals and recommendations to support ongoing veteran needs Recognizes and supports Suicide Prevention initiatives Work collaboratively with all levels of health care professional and support staff to facilitate positive patient care outcomes Compliance with various Isolation Precautions and Infection Control Guidelines Patient and caregiver education and support Participation in High Reliability Organization (HRO) & professional governance initiatives VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: All Tours Available. Hours will be based on clinic needs. Compressed/Flexible: not available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well being.</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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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.