Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Direct Jobs, Omaha, NE, United States
Summary
The Registered Nurse assigned to the Medical/Surgical Unit is a professional nurse with broad clinical knowledge, enabling effective care for a veteran population with diverse medical/surgical diagnoses. If you want to make a difference for those who served, join our team! This is an open continuous announcement, remaining open until filled or until the closing date. Applications are reviewed weekly and referred if eligible.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Proficiency in English (per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)).
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE at the time of completion).
For those in a master's level bridge program, completion of coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
Foreign nursing graduates must hold a current, unrestricted registration and may need degree validation.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or territories.
Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) candidates without licensure may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure.
Preferred Experience:
1-2 years Med/Surg experience.
Grade Determinations:
Details on education and experience requirements for Nurse I, II, and III levels are provided, including specific qualifications for each grade and related links.
Physical Requirements:
Participation in pre-employment physical examination is required. Specific physical and environmental demands will be addressed during evaluation.
Duties
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on age-specific needs.
Coordinate care focusing on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction across the continuum.
Administer medications and procedures per policies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes.
Provide evidence-based care with oversight of licensed vocational nurses
ursing assistants.
Lead nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Partner with patients, families, and teams to ensure safe transitions of care.
Additional Information:
VA offers comprehensive total rewards including competitive salary, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance options, licensure, work schedule, and other benefits. This position involves 12-hour night shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, with options for alternate schedules. Telework is not available. Relocation incentives are not offered. The role supports the Whole Health System of care, emphasizing personalized health plans for Veterans aligned with the VHA Mission.
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The Registered Nurse assigned to the Medical/Surgical Unit is a professional nurse with broad clinical knowledge, enabling effective care for a veteran population with diverse medical/surgical diagnoses. If you want to make a difference for those who served, join our team! This is an open continuous announcement, remaining open until filled or until the closing date. Applications are reviewed weekly and referred if eligible.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Proficiency in English (per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)).
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE at the time of completion).
For those in a master's level bridge program, completion of coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
Foreign nursing graduates must hold a current, unrestricted registration and may need degree validation.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or territories.
Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) candidates without licensure may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure.
Preferred Experience:
1-2 years Med/Surg experience.
Grade Determinations:
Details on education and experience requirements for Nurse I, II, and III levels are provided, including specific qualifications for each grade and related links.
Physical Requirements:
Participation in pre-employment physical examination is required. Specific physical and environmental demands will be addressed during evaluation.
Duties
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care based on age-specific needs.
Coordinate care focusing on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction across the continuum.
Administer medications and procedures per policies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes.
Provide evidence-based care with oversight of licensed vocational nurses
ursing assistants.
Lead nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Partner with patients, families, and teams to ensure safe transitions of care.
Additional Information:
VA offers comprehensive total rewards including competitive salary, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance options, licensure, work schedule, and other benefits. This position involves 12-hour night shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, with options for alternate schedules. Telework is not available. Relocation incentives are not offered. The role supports the Whole Health System of care, emphasizing personalized health plans for Veterans aligned with the VHA Mission.
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