Registered Nurse- Resource Float Pool

<p>The Resource Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating care with a focus on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. The RN fosters a safe, supportive environment for professional development, evaluates practices based on evidence, provides peer feedback, contributes to interdisciplinary discussions, and shares knowledge to ensure safe, quality care. They actively participate in strategies to maintain an evidence-based practice culture.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for leading nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Oversees all nursing processes in direct patient care, focusing on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes. Leads nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement. Fosters a supportive environment for professional development, evaluates and shares evidence-based practices, and participates in maintaining an evidence-based practice culture. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment, conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Serves as an advocate for Veteran patients, families, and caregivers, improving outcomes for the immediate practice setting. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards 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 Work Schedule: Nights 1930-0800 with rotating weekend and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Available 72/80 Schedule Eligibility: After successful completion of unit orientation (40 hours per week required until successful completion of orientation).; Adherence to hospital policy and procedures, including leave policy required to qualify for 72/80.12 hour tours required with 72/80 schedules. Further details will be discussed during interview process. Telework: Not Available Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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.