<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.</p> <p>Major duties include but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment. </li><li>Engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination. </li><li>Knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting, VA, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. </li><li>Aware of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes. </li><li>Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers. </li><li>Participates in unit based educational activities and continuing education requirements. </li><li>Applies evidence-based practice/research to patient care. </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of specific unit level performance improvement activities. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience: Experience as an RN in a long term care facility.</p> <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: Varies, must accept all shifts</p> <p>Telework: Not Authorized</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>