Registered Nurse (Critical Care)

Veterans Health Administration • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The WNY VA Health Care System is hiring a Registered Nurse for Inpatient Critical Care in Buffalo, New York. The nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. The role requires expert technical nursing practice, extensive experience, strong critical thinking, and the ability to integrate theoretical concepts while managing complex care for acutely or critically ill patients at risk for life-threatening health problems.

The nurse coordinates care across the continuum, focusing on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. The position collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines. It also supports colleagues’ professional development through knowledge sharing and constructive feedback, and evaluates evidence-based decisions and practice changes, with responsibility for documented outcomes at the program or service level.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to VHA eligibility requirements and application review. The program may provide up to $200,000 in student loan repayment over an eligibility period of one to five years. Applications must be submitted within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply.

The position is a permanent, non-virtual role with a night schedule of 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Telework, relocation assistance, and recruitment incentives are not available or authorized. A comprehensive federal benefits package is offered.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or a qualifying nursing education pathway described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and specialized professional nursing experience requirements for the applicable Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Submit to required pre-employment drug screening for testing-designated positions.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete all application requirements specified in the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care RN experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care and remain accountable for all elements of the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using age-specific components.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administer medications and perform procedures according to established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Apply leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing complex client care.
• Collaborate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Improve care for acutely or critically ill patients at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems, regardless of the nursing care setting.
• Provide peers with constructive feedback and support colleagues through knowledge sharing to promote safe, quality nursing care.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.
• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.
• Document and be responsible for broad, complex outcomes at the program or service level.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to eligibility and approval, with a potential award of up to $200,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree