Summary

Join the team at the Southern Nevada VA Healthcare System as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our nation's Veterans. Located in the vibrant and growing city of Las Vegas - our facility offers APRNs the opportunity to practice at the top of their license in a collaborative - patient-centered environment focused on excellence in Veteran care.

Duties

• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments - as the healthcare system includes a 24/7 hospital
• Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments
• Makes caring for Veterans his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work
• Self-motivated I the pursuit of meeting professional work standards
• 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
• Assume 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
• Consider all characteristics of the individual - including age and life stages - state of health - race and culture - values - and previous experiences
• Administer 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
• Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 05968/05973 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Discloser Report: Not required EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Susan Bringel at (susan.bringel@va.gov) - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Preferred experience: 2+ years of Primary Care (EMR & CPRS knowledge)