Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Summary This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) is assigned to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and plays a vital role in providing evidence‑based care to Veterans with complex life‑threatening conditions. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): APPROVED! Learn more. Qualifications English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) – no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program Upon achievement of a State license – the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing – possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level nursing education program Credit for foreign nursing education higher than associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state, territory, or Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) of the United States – or the District of Columbia Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements – but do not possess the required licensure – may be appointed at the entry level and, while actively pursuing licensure, on a 120‑day temporary appointment (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis). NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification 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 The Dimension requirements (Practice – Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence‑Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I: Delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing – with no additional professional nursing experience required Nurse I – Level II: Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level I; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required Nurse I – Level III: Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning; self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I – Level II; or a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level II Or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with no additional professional nursing experience Or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience Nurse II: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III Or an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III Or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III Or a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience Or a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience Nurse III: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting MSN with 2 years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III Or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III Or a Doctoral degree in Nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III Or a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Preferred experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum of 1–2 years critical care experience; National Certification as Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN); strong cardiac background including experience with intra‑aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella device support, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial catheters, mechanical ventilation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), cardiac ablation procedures, pacemaker procedures, managing vasoactive infusions. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Duties Duties include but are not limited to: Providing direct care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life‑threatening health problems Providing high intensity care and vigilance utilizing assessment skills and blending data from a variety of invasive/noninvasive monitoring technology Establishing a therapeutic relationship – allowing the patient to attain – maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment Engaging patients – families – and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge – values – and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination Participating in unit based educational activities and continuing education requirements Demonstrating positive – effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers Applying evidence‑based practice/research to patient care Participating in unit‑based activities to improve and deliver cost effective patient care Demonstrating knowledge of specific unit level performance improvement activities Incorporating patient preferences into shared care delivery decisions VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP – a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date Approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance EDRP: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more 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: Six shifts from 7:30 p.m to 8:00 a.m to 8:00 a.m and one shift from 11:30 p.m to 8:00 a.m during each two‑week pay period Shifts are not assigned to set days and will be scheduled based on unit needs – with rotating weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr