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. The major duties of the Critical Care Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Coordinates care with emphasis on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to influence and improve patient care outcomes. Demonstrates leadership and experience in managing complex and critically ill patient care. Participates in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides constructive feedback to peers and supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to promote safe, quality nursing practice. Fosters a safe, supportive environment that encourages professional development of healthcare staff. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for documenting outcomes at the program or service level. Applies broad, complex knowledge across organizational levels within the facility. Integrates theoretical concepts, strong critical thinking skills, and expert technical practice. Preferred Experience: One year of experience as a Registered Nurse within an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 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: Full-time; six 12-hour shifts (07:30pm - 08:00am) and one 8-hour shift (11:30pm - 08:00am) per pay period; rotating weekends and holidays. Compressed/Flexible: Compressed 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 Margaret.Bordner@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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