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Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital in Hines, IL is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

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<body><h3>Registered Nurse-Blind Rehab Center - Hines, Illinois</h3> 
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The Blind Center Rehabilitation Nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses), provides care and counseling of persons or in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling; provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and executing medical regimens including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized provider (Illinois Board of Nursing). The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses).

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<li>The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses).</li>
<li>Provides a full range of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.</li>
<li>Demonstrates consistent clinical competence in providing nursing care.</li>
<li>Uses equipment correctly and accurately interprets data.</li>
<li>Recognizes subtle changes in patient's condition and responds timely, choosing the correct interventions.</li>
<li>Demonstrates evidence of critical thinking skills in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems on the unit. Initiates and implements an interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessments. Performs ongoing assessment of patient condition and response to treatment.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in establishing goals, evaluating the plan of care, and in discharge planning.</li>
<li>Initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriate. Assesses the patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to learn. Modifies teaching approach based on knowledge of human behavior, motivations, and reactions to situations.</li>
<li>Accurately documents in the medical record patient findings, assessments, and care provided. Documentation is technically informative, complete, accurate, consistent, concise, and timely. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes.</li>
<li>Revises interdisciplinary plan of care based upon on-going patient assessment and evaluation.</li>
<li>Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy.</li>
<li>Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems that result in improved patient outcomes.</li>
<li>Position-specific Competency Checklist is completed annually and includes direct patient care skills and is rated competent in all measured areas.</li>
<li>Assesses the learning needs of others and plans/organizes educational activities and goals.</li>
<li>Develops written plans for educational programs in compliance with accrediting agency policies and procedures. Implements plans utilizing adult learning principles. Evaluates educational outcomes and develops a plan for follow-up education as indicated</li>
</ul>
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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 
 
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
 
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Registered Nurse-Blind Rehab Center - Hines, Illinois Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Blind Center Rehabilitation Nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses), provides care and counseling of persons or in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling; provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and executing medical regimens including administering medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed or otherwise legally authorized provider (Illinois Board of Nursing). The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses). The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses). Provides a full range of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. Demonstrates consistent clinical competence in providing nursing care. Uses equipment correctly and accurately interprets data. Recognizes subtle changes in patient's condition and responds timely, choosing the correct interventions. Demonstrates evidence of critical thinking skills in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems on the unit. Initiates and implements an interdisciplinary plan of care based on assessments. Performs ongoing assessment of patient condition and response to treatment. Provides leadership in establishing goals, evaluating the plan of care, and in discharge planning. Initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriate. Assesses the patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to learn. Modifies teaching approach based on knowledge of human behavior, motivations, and reactions to situations. Accurately documents in the medical record patient findings, assessments, and care provided. Documentation is technically informative, complete, accurate, consistent, concise, and timely. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes. Revises interdisciplinary plan of care based upon on-going patient assessment and evaluation. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy. Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems that result in improved patient outcomes. Position-specific Competency Checklist is completed annually and includes direct patient care skills and is rated competent in all measured areas. Assesses the learning needs of others and plans/organizes educational activities and goals. Develops written plans for educational programs in compliance with accrediting agency policies and procedures. Implements plans utilizing adult learning principles. Evaluates educational outcomes and develops a plan for follow-up education as indicated Pay: Paid Time Off: Retirement: Insurance: Licensure: Work Schedule: Telework: Virtual: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Financial Disclosure Report:

<body><h3>Graduate Nurse Tech (GNT) - Hines, Illinois</h3> 
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The Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) has successfully completed a full pre-licensure curriculum of nursing at an accredited College of Nursing approved by the State and is pending licensure as a Registered Nurse. A GNT will be assigned the same duties as defined in a Nurse 1/Level 1 Registered Nurse but will always be assigned with a Preceptor RN. Until he/she becomes a Registered Nurse. A GNT may administer medications (except IV Push Medications) under the direct supervision of the Precepting RN. The GNT will not have Pyxis access until such time as he/she becomes a Registered Nurse. 
1. The function of the GNT is to provide, direct, and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse Veteran population. 
2. The GNT is learning to apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. The GNT is applying knowledge learned to manage acute and chronic illnesses, assist Veterans in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning through rehabilitation, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient and their significant others. 
3. The GNT possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to:

<ul>
<li>a. Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers.</li>
<li>b. Maintain confidentiality of patient/employee information electronically, verbally, and written.</li>
<li>c. Work and function within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment.</li>
<li>d. Utilize nursing research and literature in daily practice.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>a. Practice: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients at a beginning level. This includes technical skills, equipment utilization, and unit specific requirements.</li>
<li>b. Professional Development: Takes responsibility for attending all orientation classes and mastering required competencies.</li>
<li>c. Collaboration: Provides patient care in collaboration with other health care workers</li>
<li>d. Scientific Inquiry: Uses evidence-based practice in providing patient care. Uses scientific principles and sound judgment in providing nursing care.</li>
</ul>
 
 
 
Pay:
 
Paid Time Off:
 
Retirement:
 
Insurance: 
 
Licensure:
 
 
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 
Night Shift broken down as follows: SIX 12-Hr Shifts, 7:30pm to 8:00 am and ONE 8-hr Shift, 11:30 pm to 8:00 am Per Pay Period with Rotating Weekends &amp; Holidays
 
Telework:
 
Virtual:
 
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
 
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
 
Financial Disclosure Report:</body>

Graduate Nurse Tech (GNT) - Hines, Illinois Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) has successfully completed a full pre-licensure curriculum of nursing at an accredited College of Nursing approved by the State and is pending licensure as a Registered Nurse. A GNT will be assigned the same duties as defined in a Nurse 1/Level 1 Registered Nurse but will always be assigned with a Preceptor RN. Until he/she becomes a Registered Nurse. A GNT may administer medications (except IV Push Medications) under the direct supervision of the Precepting RN. The GNT will not have Pyxis access until such time as he/she becomes a Registered Nurse. 1. The function of the GNT is to provide, direct, and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse Veteran population. 2. The GNT is learning to apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. The GNT is applying knowledge learned to manage acute and chronic illnesses, assist Veterans in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning through rehabilitation, and provide supportive measures for the dying patient and their significant others. 3. The GNT possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to: a. Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers. b. Maintain confidentiality of patient/employee information electronically, verbally, and written. c. Work and function within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment. d. Utilize nursing research and literature in daily practice. a. Practice: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients at a beginning level. This includes technical skills, equipment utilization, and unit specific requirements. b. Professional Development: Takes responsibility for attending all orientation classes and mastering required competencies. c. Collaboration: Provides patient care in collaboration with other health care workers d. Scientific Inquiry: Uses evidence-based practice in providing patient care. Uses scientific principles and sound judgment in providing nursing care. Pay: Paid Time Off: Retirement: Insurance: Licensure: Work Schedule: Full-time - Night Shift broken down as follows: SIX 12-Hr Shifts, 7:30pm to 8:00 am and ONE 8-hr Shift, 11:30 pm to 8:00 am Per Pay Period with Rotating Weekends &amp; Holidays Telework: Virtual: Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Financial Disclosure Report:

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

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