RN Staff-Special Care Unit

RN Staff-Special Care Unit

The RN Staff-Special Care Unit position is located in Nursing, Acute Care Service at the Togus location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Included but are not limited to:

• Provide direct nursing care to acutely and critically ill patients experiencing actual or potential life-threatening health conditions in a critical care setting.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and specialized procedures in accordance with established policies, standards, and clinical guidelines.
• Monitor and evaluate patient status using invasive and non-invasive technologies, integrating clinical findings to support timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and support to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and resource utilization.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff regarding disease management, treatment plans, self-care strategies, and healthcare goals.
• Serve as a mentor, preceptor, and clinical resource by supporting staff development, sharing knowledge, and promoting professional growth.
• Advocate for patient-centered care and safety, addressing care coordination issues, ethical concerns, and opportunities to improve the patient experience.

Work Schedule: Rotating Holidays and weekends 7:30pm -8:00am

Compressed/Flexible: Not Available

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Hannah Neilson 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards