<p>The Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. Administers medications and procedures per established policies. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.</p> <ul> <li>Applies the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation with close supervision </li><li>Formulates plans of care based on nursing assessments and seeks guidance to improve care provided to patients and families </li><li>Delegates elements of care to appropriate individuals based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient </li><li>Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients to help them attain, maintain, or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment </li><li>Engages patients, families, and caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination </li><li>Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers </li><li>Applies evidence-based practice and research to patient care and participates in unit-based activities to improve cost-effective care delivery </li><li>Provides age-appropriate care and services to patients considering cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation across young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late maturity populations </li><li>Maintains competency through participation in unit-based educational activities and continuing education requirements for professional growth </li><li>Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the Privacy Act and applicable regulations </li></ul> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>Work Schedule: Nights - 7:30 pm - 8:00 am (rotating weekends & Holidays)</p> <p>Telework: Not Available</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>