RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • New York, NY

400d • $101,186 - $168,691 • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position at the Department of Veterans Affairs VA New York Healthcare System involves providing high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients. The RN will oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, ensuring effective patient education and self-management while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to foster a supportive environment for professional development within the healthcare team.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state or territory.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• ICU/SICU experience
• 1 year of Med-Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients.
• Oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate.
• Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, and competencies.
• Demonstrate leadership in delivering holistic care through collaborative strategies.
• Provide direct care for acutely/critically ill patients at high risk for life-threatening health problems.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction.
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Utilize invasive/noninvasive monitoring technology for patient assessment.
• Evaluate practice based on best evidence and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment for healthcare professionals' development.
• Participate in activities to sustain an evidence-based practice culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• Potential for performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
• Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree