<p>There is a full-time RN position open in Inpatient - Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder at the Milwaukee VA.</p> <p>The Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Registered Nurse will function as an integral member of the Spinal Cord Division. These are exciting opportunities to work in a diverse environment. Position offers opportunities to provide bedside care for acute and chronic disease management, palliative care patients, rehabilitation and complex medical patients.Responsibilities of the incumbent in this position include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Managing the day to day needs of an acutely ill patient population with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D) </li><li>Medication administration and documentation requirements </li><li>Health promotion, Veteran/Caregiver education and supporting patient self-determination </li><li>Collaborative practice with interdisciplinary SCI/D team </li><li>Application of principles of rehabilitation nursing care to promote the highest level of functional independence </li><li>Adhering to established safety practices, delegating and guiding assistive personnel, and supporting process/quality improvement initiatives on the unit and across the organization </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience:</p> <ul> <li>BSN Preferred </li><li>CRRN (Rehabilitation certification preferred. </li><li>Acute care nursing experience preferred </li><li>Interest or experience in SCI/Rehabilitation Nursing preferred </li><li>Ability to multitask and manage complex patient needs </li><li>High level of flexibility/adaptability needed to meet fast paced environment </li><li>Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills </li><li>Committed to supporting a healthy work environment </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: Up to 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: PMs - 1530-2400Alternating weekends and 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>