Registered Nurse - Critical Care

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and for overseeing licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. The nurse assists in directing nursing education, orientation, competency development, and provides consultation on quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Demonstrating leadership, the RN delivers and enhances holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. The nurse provides direct care to acutely or critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems, regardless of the setting in which nursing care is provided. They deliver high-intensity care and vigilance, refining assessment skills and synthesizing data from a variety of invasive and noninvasive monitoring technologies. The nurse evaluates their practice on an ongoing basis, utilizing the best available evidence. They offer informal, constructive feedback to peers to foster improvement and create a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. The RN contributes a professional nursing perspective in interdisciplinary team discussions and partners with others to promote change and produce optimal outcomes. The RN supports colleagues by sharing knowledge to provide safe, high-quality nursing care, and shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. They actively question clinical practices to uphold evidence-based care, and participate in activities and strategies to sustain a culture centered on evidence-based practice. This nurse is experienced in the situations in which they are expected to perform, integrating theoretical concepts, strong critical thinking, and robust technical skills into their practice. 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: 07:30pm-8am; subject to change based on needs of service Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn5hredrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 examination. 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.