Registered Nurse - Critical Care

About the role

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 to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components.
• Coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.
• Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement.
• Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.
• Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.

Requirements

• Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years in acute care with 1-2 years of ICU experience. 5 or more years in long term care is highly desirable. Complex Patient Care Skills. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Current ACLS/BLS.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, Graduate of a school of professional nursing, Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade.
• Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be physically, mentally, and emotionally fit to perform the duties of this role. This position requires a level of physicality normally associated with patient care duties performed by nurses.