Description
Summary
The Central Iowa VA is hiring for a RN assigned to Community Living Center 3.
Duties
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provides age
- appropriate, culturally, ethnically, and spiritually sensitive physical and mental care and support.
- Adopts a lifespan perspective that appreciates the meaning and impact of ageism, poverty, and disability.
- Educates older adults and families about chronic illness and mental health care and treatment options.
- Assist in the coordination of care among caregivers.
- Participates in quality care improvement activities.
- Participates with the Unit Based Council and promoting a shared governance environment on the unit
Work Schedule:
or
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required