Registered Nurse - Home Health

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) provides care and counseling of persons or in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury. The incumbent is required to provide care to the Veteran in their home setting utilizing proper precautions, including environments with infestations and communicable diseases. Travel is required for this position.

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Delivery of care is in accordance with the established standards, policies, and procedures consistent with the interdisciplinary plan of care. Provides consultation and guidance and acts as a liaison to staff, nursing homes, and other health care providers regarding patient needs in the community/home setting and in the interpretation of VA rules and regulations. Assesses and charts observations of the veteran's condition at each visit. Completes evaluation tasks that include medication review, vital signs, wound care, and other duties within the RN scope. Administers medication as prescribed by provider. Coordinates plan of care with providers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members. Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. Makes caring for the veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. This position RN may be required to perform home health aide tasks and homemaking tasks if indicated. 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) 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: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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