Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord Injury

As a Spinal Cord Injury Nurse you will provide evidence-based care to SCI patients using the full nursing process, administer treatments, oversee LVNs/assistants, and coordinate care across the continuum. Lead patient education, advocate for Veterans, and apply best practices to improve outcomes. Want to make a real difference? We want YOU! Come serve those who served for you.

Syracuse, NY offers the best of four true seasons! Vibrant fall foliage, snowy winters perfect for skiing, blooming springs, and lively summers filled with festivals. Enjoy affordable living, the Finger Lakes wine region nearby, and a thriving food and arts scene, all within a short drive of Lake Ontario and the Adirondacks. Come build your career here and help us serve those who served for you. Direct patient care - Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned SCI patients using the full nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation). Medication and treatment administration - Administers medications and procedures per established policies and clinical guidelines. Clinical oversight - Supervises licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. Care coordination - Coordinates patient care across the continuum, focusing on education, self-management, and satisfaction; may serve as CCICM Lead Coordinator for Veterans with complex care needs. Patient/family education - Leads patient and family education efforts to support self-management and informed participation in care. Clinical decision-making - Applies clinical knowledge and judgment to guide planning and evaluate patient outcomes. Patient advocacy - Advocates for patients, families, and caregivers, incorporating their values and preferences into care delivery without judgment or discrimination. Evidence-based practice - Applies current evidence and best practices at the bedside to improve patient outcomes. Age-appropriate care - Assesses and delivers care suited to each patient's age, developmental stage, and lifestyle needs. Documentation and data security - Protects sensitive patient information (PHI/PII) in accordance with the Privacy Act and VA policy while managing patient records and access. 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: 12-hour shift with day and night rotation Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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. 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.