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Nurse (Med/Surg)

4 months ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.



Duties

Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon. Situated in the northwestern area of the state at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Portland is known for having the amenities of a major city (such as an international airport, an efficient public transit system, major league sports teams and many museums and art galleries) and the charms of a small city (such as plentiful arts and crafts fairs, independent bookstores and local traditions like the annual Rose Festival Parade). Rain or shine, you can take advantage of the city's proximity to nature by playing in the Willamette River, wandering through lush public parks and gardens, biking the city's 162 miles (261 km) of bike lanes and hiking trails both within city limits and in the nearby Columbia River Gorge.

The incumbent practices as a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) within the Inpatient and Emergency Services Division (IESD) located on the Portland Campus.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.
  • Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences.
  • Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
  • Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs.
  • Knowledge and skills in cardiac telemetry monitoring are required.
  • Based on education and experience, may be assigned responsibilities as a preceptor or charge nurse.
Units within IESD include:
  • 5D: 5D is a neurology and general medicine unit. Patient populations include: CVA, neurological disorders, spinal surgery, seizure telemetry, cardiac telemetry, head and neck disorders, CNS tumors, ventilator dependent patients, and other complex medical conditions.
  • 6D: 6D is a medical unit specializing in general medicine and hematology/oncology, including cardiac telemetry and chemotherapy. Patient populations include: cancer, AIDS, GI conditions, liver disease, and COPD.
  • 8D: 8D is a medical/surgical unit specializing in cardiac monitoring, women's health care and peritoneal dialysis.
  • 9C: 9C is surgical unit specializing in vascular and urology surgical specialties with medicine overflow.
  • 9D: 9D is a surgical unit specializing in all surgical specialties, cardiac telemetry, and kidney and liver transplantation. Patient populations include: all VAPORHCS surgical specialties and subspecialties and pre-and post-transplant care.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

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)

Note: Nurses on a 72/80 AWS will only be paid for the Federal Holidays they're scheduled to work on.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Six scheduled 12-hour tours of duty within a pay period (2 weeks) that is considered for all purposes to be a full 80 hour pay period. Tours are variable including nights, weekends and holidays.

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A 10% incentive has been authorized for highly qualified applicants. This will require a 1 year service agreement to remain in the position.

EDRP Authorized: Contact and , the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance. Learn more.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required