Registered Nurse - Critical Care
About The Position
The Nurse I, Level 1 Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for individual nursing practice and determines appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the obligation to provide optimal care. The role focuses on individual growth and development in practice, with increasing self-direction. The nurse formulates plans of care based on nursing assessments, seeks guidance to improve care for patients and families, and delegates elements of care to appropriate individuals based on patient needs, condition, and safety. The position applies nursing principles and theory with limited use of critical-thinking skills. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet VHA eligibility requirements and submit an application within four months of appointment. The VHA program office determines approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years). Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. The work schedule is Sunday through Saturday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with rotating weekends and holidays; the schedule may change based on agency needs. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.
Requirements
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or qualifying equivalent education as described in the announcement.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception.
- U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Completion of required pre-employment screening and onboarding, including urinalysis for testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical and mental/sensory requirements, including lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, stooping, and handling multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- ICU or Emergency Department experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide and remain accountable for individual nursing practice.
- Determine appropriate delegation of tasks to support optimal patient care.
- Formulate plans of care based on nursing assessments.
- Seek guidance on improving care provided to patients and families.
- Delegate elements of care based on patient needs, condition, and safety.
Benefits
- Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and program approval.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
