The Acute Medicine Registered Nurse manages the care of the acutely ill patient with problems in medical, oncology, and rehab needs through collaboration with nursing staff, physicians, and other health care providers. The RN coordinates and facilitates care to restore stability, minimizing complications, and achieve optimal patient outcomes within a dynamic, acute care environment. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning. It requires restraining confused patients, repositioning patients, assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchers/cars, and transporting them to other departments or facilities. Mechanical devices available and are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. The Registered Nurse may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. This position requires visual acuity, good hearing, distinctive speech and manual dexterity. The position requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level with neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect his/herself from physically abusive patients. ["Come join out team! We are looking for Full-Time Registered Nurses! Acute Medicine is comprised of 20 acute care beds and we are attached to a 12-bed dedicated COVID Unit. This is an excellent floor for both new and experienced nurses. We care for a variety of patient diagnosis, typically consisting of chronic illness' such as heart failure, COPD, renal failure, liver failure, diabetes, and their associated co-morbidities. We also detox patients from both drug and alcohol along which typically is associated with PTSD and/or mental health issues. This is a perfect floor to learn and/or to refine skills like critical thinking and time management. We are a teaching hospital, so there is no such thing as a dumb question. Most of our attending physicians are clinical faculty at the University of Utah and they are supportive of nursing staff. We pride ourselves on being accepting and tolerant of nurses ranging from new grads to the seasoned 25-year nurse. We have an extensive 6-week training program that pairs new nurses with 1-2 preceptors to orient you to our floor. Our shifts are rotating but currently, we are seeking nurses that would work night shift from 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards MAJOR DUTIES: Complete admission assessment on assigned patients within 24-hours of admission Reassess patient condition every 12 hours or as needed Transcribe physicians' orders using CPRS Document vital signs and assessments using CPRS Take verbal and telephone orders per policy Complete patient care plans according to policy Plan for discharge/transfer of patients including completing discharge/transfer note in CPRS Document medications using Bar Code Medication Administration (BMCA) Provide individualized patient care consistent with identified knowledge of patient's strengths and limitations Proactive in identifying potential crisis situations and respond appropriately in emergency/code situations Initiate referrals and/or consultations as appropriate to achieve the multidisciplinary plan of care specific to the scope of care Function independently in performing more complex treatments, procedures and advanced technology specific to the scope of care on Acute Medicine according to the Procedure Manual Recover post procedure patients Perform blood draws and venipuncture for IV therapies, IV push medications, TPN and blood products, and Chemotherapy according to policy using a variety of access devices Set up and monitor a variety of pumps, including PCA Promote and provide health care teaching to patient and significant others Function competently as a modular leader and/or charge nurse Adjust assignments based on patient acuities and new admissions Coordinate coverage for SNT/LPN/CNA Collaborate with team members, other disciplines and patient/significant others Recognize and use the knowledge and expertise of colleagues and other health care providers in meeting patients needs 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: Rotating Shift Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS: 10% Weekday Nights 25% Weekend Days 35% Weekend Nights"]

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