Department of Veterans Affairs
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SG VHS) is recruiting for one (1) Registered Nurse (Cardiology) at the Gainesville, Florida, VA.
- Major duties include but not limited to: Provides complex cardiac nursing skills to both outpatient and in patients undergoing complex cardiology procedures in the Cardiac Day Stay Unit and or the Cardiac Cath Lab. Obtains assessments and provides patient education around topics of post-procedure care, medication adherence and smoking cessation and providing appropriate referrals as needed to guide patients toward a heart healthy lifestyle. Communicates and collaborates daily with providers and other service lines to provide for the continuous care of the cardiology patient. Completes assessment of cardiology patients prior to appointments based upon evaluation and identification of current patient problems, to include vital signs, pain assessments and completion of applicable clinical reminders Provides pre-procedure instructions to patients scheduled for cardiology procedures. Participates in ongoing quality initiatives that support the advancement of knowledge and improvement of care delivered to the cardiology patient. Performs all other duties as assigned VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: Four 10 hour shifts- 0700-1730- on call required Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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