Registered Nurse- Critical Care

Summary\n\nThis 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.\n\nQualifications\n\nBasic Requirements : \n

• English Language Proficiency\n
• 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\n
• 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)\n
• 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\n
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program\n
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)\n
• 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\n
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that 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)\n
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia\n
• 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 step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (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\n
• Preferred Experience : Critical Care experience CCRN ACLS BLS EKG Telemetry 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\n
• 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 : https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12824930\n
• Grade / Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies\n
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required\n
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex\n
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required\n
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning\n
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations\n
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2\n
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2\n
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience\n
• OR a Master's degree in a
• related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience\n
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others\n
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3\n
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3\n
• OR a Master's degree in a
• related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3\n
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience\n
• OR a Doctoral degree in a
• related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience\n
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting\n
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III\n
• OR a Master's degree in
• related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III\n
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III\n
• 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\n
• Note : Foreign education programs / degrees are not creditable as related degrees\n
• Reference : For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https : / / www.va.gov / ohrm / QualificationStandards / \n
• Physical Requirements : You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position\n
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.\n\nDuties\n
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses / nursing assistants - as appropriate to the setting\n
• Major duties include - but are not limited to : The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation\n
• Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others\n
• Provides direct care for acutely / critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems - regardless of the setting for nursing care\n
• Provides high intensity care and vigilance - while refining assessment skills and blending in data obtained from a variety of invasive / noninvasive monitoring technology\n
• Evaluates practice in an ongoing process - based on best evidence\n
• Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement\n
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals\n
• Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team\n
• Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes\n
• Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing care\n
• Shares educational findings - experiences - and ideas with peers\n
• Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care\n
• Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture\n
• Experience with the situations in which they are ultimately expected to perform - integrating theoretical concepts - strong critical thinking skills - and exhibits a robust technically skilled practice\n
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package : VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 : Days / Night rotation with rotating weekends / holidays\n
• 72 / 80 Schedule Eligibility : May be eligible after successful completion of unit orientation (40 hours per week required until successful completion of orientation).\n
• Adherence to hospital policy and procedures - including leave policy required to qualify for 72 / 80.12 hour tours required with 72 / 80 schedules\n
• Further details will be discussed during interview process\n
• Telework : Not Available Virtual : This is not a virtual position\n
• Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive\n
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions / assistance\n
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers\n
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest\n
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran\n
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community\n
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.