Registered Nurse; RN - Inpatient​/FTE

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient/4C (FTE 0.9)
This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Milwaukee is located in southeastern Wisconsin, about 90 minutes from Chicago, IL and Madison, WI. Milwaukee is on the shores of Lake Michigan, the fifth largest lake in the world where Summerfest, the world's largest music festival. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series.

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This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division on 4C. The function of the Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) is to provide, direct, and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a mixed veteran population of varying complexity.

The Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division on 4C delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

* Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers.

* Maintain confidentiality of patient/employee information electronically, verbally and written.

* Work and function within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment.

* Utilize nursing research, evidence-based practice and literature in daily practice.

* Provide care appropriate to the biopsychosocial needs of the population served.

* Practice requirements include Basic Life Support (BLS).

* All other duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

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

Paid Time Off:
Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

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:

Variable shifts available (Days/NOCs) - Weekend and Holiday rotation is required.

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized