<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>Major duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Prepares, administers, records, and communicates results of medications, vital signs, treatments, etc. </li><li>Appropriately reports and records gross and subtle changes in patient's status. </li><li>Under indirect supervision of the RN, functions as the primary nurse and gives the change of shift report to the oncoming shift nurse and NA. </li><li>Recognizes and initiates appropriate response in emergent situations such as fire, disaster, bomb and/or hostage threats, cardiac and/or pulmonary arrests, and behavioral emergencies. Carries out emergency measures and initiating procedures for obtaining medical/other types of assistance. Initiates CPR as needed. </li><li>Completes pain evaluations, and on the basis of pre-formulated guidelines, either provides education, or refers for further evaluation. </li><li>Adheres to asepsis and universal precautions requirements to provide a safe environment for patients, families, and employees. Sets up and cares for patients in isolation per infection control standards. </li><li>Reviews the patient's progress toward established goals and motivates the patient toward the achievement of these goals. Documents as appropriate. </li><li>Manages workload effectively. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday</p> <p>Telework: AD-HOC only, Per Supervisor approval</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 V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>