Registered Nurse (2 EAD)

About the role

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare (VAGLA) System seeks a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to work in Med Surg/Telemetry/Oncology Units in West Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Ensures detailed and comprehensive documentation in the patient medical record and other pertinent records.
• Utilizes human and material resources to provide efficient and effective patient care.
• Monitors the environment for potential and actual safety hazards and ensures adherence to strict safety procedures.
• Guides and directs patient care delivery of support staff.
• Provides input for staff evaluations and participates in and initiates Quality Assessment and Improvement program activities.
• Promotes collaborative practice to provide and expedite quality patient care.
• Affirms patient advocacy to ensure appropriateness and quality of care.
• Assesses learning needs of patients and staff and implements appropriate teaching plans.
• Initiates and/or participates in studies pertaining to the ward assigned.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in providing continuity of services for specific health issues.
• Improves continuity of professional relationships among healthcare teams.

Requirements

• Basic English Language Proficiency.
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse.
• Greater than 3 years Acute Care experience.
• Experience providing evidence-based nursing care to complex Acute Rehab inpatients.
• Experience independently managing patient care using the full nursing process with limited supervision.
• Experience leading or guiding other nursing staff.
• Experience coordinating care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient goals.
• Experience using clinical computer systems in daily practice.
• Experience working flexible shifts in a 24/7 hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Master's degree in a related field with a BSN.
• Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN.

Skills

• Good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient-centered program.
• Able to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive pay, paid time off, retirement benefits, insurance, and more.

Pay

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential for performance awards.

Schedule

• 80-hour work week: 7:30am - 8:00pm (including weekends and holidays).

Contact Information

For more information, contact the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073.