Registered Nurse, Acute Psychiatry /Recruitment Incentive Authorized - Waco, Texas - Psychiatric
Company: Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medica
Location: Waco
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse, Acute Psychiatry (94 A/B)/Recruitment
Incentive Authorized - Waco, Texas
Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized for Highly Qualified
Individuals.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until
October 17, 2022. The first cut-off date is July 22, 2022. Eligible
applications received after that date will be referred at regular
intervals or as additional vacancies occur on a as-needed basis
until positions are filled.
Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial
application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must
update your application through your USAJobs account if you would
like to be made active again for possible consideration during the
open period.
The Acute Psychiatry Registered Nurse performs and on-going
physical and nursing assessment according to accepted standards of
nursing practice. Assesses, plans, and evaluates patient care
needs. Carries out physician orders. Administers prescribed
medications and monitors vital signs. Participates in treatment
team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals,
objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and
problem-specific needs of each patient. Changes in patient's
physiological, behavioral and medical status are recognized,
reported and documented as they occur. Collaborates with the
treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions
appropriate to the changes in patient status. Monitors, records and
communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing
computerized documentation systems. Instructs and educates patients
and families. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning
needs with members of the healthcare team. Implements nursing plan
of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group
therapy sessions for patients. Orients and mentors new staff
members.
Work Schedule: 3:30pm- 12 Midnight, 11:30pm- 8:00am, 7:30am- 4:00pm
With alternate tours per facility need
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for Highly
Qualified Individuals
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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