HIRING MOTIVATED NURSES FOR SYRACUSE VAMC, SYRACUSE N.Y

Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious, deliberate planning. Self directed in goal setting for managing complex patient situations. The plan dictates which attributes and aspect of the current and contemplated future situation are to be considered most important and those which can be ignored. A plan establishes a perspective, and the plan is based on considerable conscious, abstract, analytic contemplation of the problem. The competent nurse lacks the speed and flexibility of the proficient nurse but does have a feeling of mastery and the ability to cope with and manage the many contingencies of clinical nursing. The conscious, deliberate planning that is characteristic of this skill level helps achieve efficiency and organization.

The registered nurse provides care and counseling of persons or in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling; provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and executing medical regimens including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized provider. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community

Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. The proficient nurse learns from experience what typical events to expect in a given situation and how plans need to be modified in response to these events. The proficient nurse can now recognize when the expected normal picture does not materialize; decision-making is less labored. The proficient nurse considers fewer options and homes in on an accurate region of the problem.

Work Schedule: Day/Night Rotation
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

There is no better time than now to join our nursing team! We're looking for bright, talented resourceful individuals with exceptional clinical and communication skills to function as a Registered Nurse (RN) at the Syracuse VA. Join us so you can be part of our team caring for our nations Hero's

Benefits:

• 26 paid vacation days/year
• 13 paid sick days/year
• 10 paid holidays
• Group Health and Life Insurance -you can carry into retirement
• Federal Pension
• Credit Union on site
• Shift differential (10%)
• Weekend differential (25%)
• Uniform Allowance
• Nationwide transfer opportunities
• Employee Gym onsite, Yoga classes offered
• Savings plan (5% match on 401K)

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,428.00 - $129,499.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person