Registered Nurse- Staff Float Intermittent NTE 1 year

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill any Nursing Support Assistant position that may become vacant within the Wilkes Barre VA Healthcare System for which we are hiring and can be used for up to 90 days after the announcement closes. Applicants will be referred as positions become available. This is an open continuous announcement, the First cut point will be 8/18/26 with additional cut points every 2 weeks as needed.

Duties

• The Registered Nurse executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. The RN Staff Float will function as a Staff Nurse in the ER, ICU, MED/SURG, Psychiatry and Community Living Center. The RN Float is accountable to the NCC for providing the highest quality of nursing care possible for patients. This responsibility includes the utilization of general clinical nursing skills and knowledge in the area of care and patient safety, coordination of patients and education of patients/significant others as indicated. The responsibilities of the RN Staff Float: Delivers nursing care and assessment consistent with the standards of practice in the units assigned. Accurately and completely documents assessment, finding, any changes in patient Status and nursing interventions in a timely manner, following established unit procedure/ protocol utilizing electronic medical record. Successfully performs bedside monitoring (EKG & remote telemetry) per hospital/unit policy & procedures, recognizes common cardiac rhythms/arrhythmias and processes the knowledge and skill to take appropriate action. Accurately and safely administers and documents all forms of medication per routes ordered, including sedation medications by following approved protocols, orders. Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture/IV start techniques, maintenance of vascular access sites, and the infusion of parental infusions consistent with facility policy. Demonstrates appropriate cares for pre and post-operative Med/Surg. and ICU patients recognizing possible complications and acts to prevent these developments. Demonstrates proficiency / knowledge in in the application of Oxygen support equipment / devices consistent with facility policy. Demonstrates the skill and knowledge to manage the care of a patient with artificial airways and mechanical ventilation assessing the changes in status and intervening to resolve actual or potential problems. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in deferent modalities of invasive/ non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring including but not limited to arterial and central venous pressure. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to safely assist the medical providers in the performance of routine bedside procedures including the performance of moderate sedation. Effectively cares for pre and post-operative patients recognizing possible complications and acts to prevent these developments. Demonstrates the ability to recognize impending or actual cardiac and/or respiratory arrests and initiates appropriate actions in an organized and efficient manner consistent with the policies of the hospital. Operating Procedures governing Remote Telemetry program. Assures own professional development through certification, ongoing continuing education activities, and involvement in professional organizations. Maintains up to date competencies for the ED, ICU, Med Surg, CLC and Mental Health units. Maintains current and active BLS and ACLS certifications. Demonstrates professional behavior, and effective communication skills that enhance working with others. Uses interpersonal communication strategies with individuals or groups that results in the achievement of the intended outcomes. Demonstrates positive team building skills. Demonstrates ability to adapt to rapid changes in acuity and workload and is flexible in changing assignments when needed. Participates in Performance Improvement activities.Identifies opportunities to improve patient care through monitoring, analyzing, and assessment. Work Schedule: Intermittent-Float Pool/ Multiple schedules (Will be discussed during interview process) PerDiem Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.