<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p> <p>The Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for all elements for the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. They will assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.</p> <p>Major duties include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. </li><li>Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients. </li><li>Assisting in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. </li><li>Provides direct care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. </li><li>Provides high intensity care and vigilance. </li><li>Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. </li><li>Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. </li><li>Plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex need in alignment with ANA standards of Nursing Practice. </li><li>Manages the care of patients, while organizing and prioritizing patient care needs, and ensuring assigned tasks are completed. </li><li>Provides direction to staff to identify, implement and evaluate patient care needs. </li><li>Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the plan of care is achieved. </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, 1930-0800 with rotating weekends & holidays</p> <p>Compressed/Flexible: Not Available</p> <p>Telework: Not Available</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p> <p>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>