Registered Nurse - Resource Float Pool

About the role

The VA Midwest Health Care Network operates under a Whole Health System of care, aiming to empower Veterans to manage their health effectively and lead fulfilling lives. As a Registered Nurse in the Resource Float Pool, you will contribute to this mission by providing competent, evidence-based nursing care, overseeing LVNs and NAs, and fostering a safe, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients, ensuring best practices and optimal patient outcomes.
• Oversees and supports LVNs and NAs in the delivery of patient care, ensuring adherence to standards and protocols.
• Aids in directing nursing education, orientation, competency validation, and consultation on quality improvement and outcomes utilization activities.
• Demonstrates leadership in holistic patient care through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Continuously evaluates nursing practice and care delivery, implementing changes based on the latest evidence and best practices.
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment that promotes the professional development and competency of nursing and healthcare staff.
• Contributes the professional nursing perspective during interdisciplinary team discussions to facilitate effective patient-centered care planning.
• Safeguards high-quality nursing care by sharing knowledge, providing constructive peer feedback, questioning clinical practices, and participating in evidence-based practice activities.

Requirements

• English Language Proficiency: No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE; or hold a current full active unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Licensure: Possession of a current full active unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Experience: Minimum one year nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: Graduated from a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE; or hold a current full active unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Dimension Requirements: Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research.

Skills

Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential. Leadership qualities, ability to work collaboratively, and commitment to patient-centered care are also highly valued.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, paid time off, retirement options, insurance coverage, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pay

Competitive salary with regular increases and potential for performance awards.

Schedule

Nights 1930-0800 with rotating weekends and holidays, 72/80 schedule available.

Additional Information

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) not authorized. Relocation/recruitment incentives not authorized. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for EDRP questions/assistance.