Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Coverage: 24/7 patient care
• Schedule: Full-time, nights with rotation to day shift as needed

Description

Provide 24/7 nursing care for critically ill patients in the SICU using established professional nursing concepts, principles, and practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. Implement nursing and physician orders, continuously reassess patient condition and response to treatment, and document the nursing process including patient/family education and discharge planning. Guide and direct others, delegate care safely, and support continuity of care with other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing orders and physician orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Initiate resolution if orders cannot be carried out
• Assess and document patient response to nursing interventions; anticipate potential changes and revise the care plan
• Update assessments on a continuum and reestablish care priorities
• Provide education and meet individual learning and discharge preparation needs
• Document nursing process, including patient/family education and discharge planning
• Demonstrate competency/proficiency using the nursing process for complex nursing care needs
• Guide and direct other staff who provide care
• Delegate care safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively
• Participate in quality improvement studies and/or activities
• Conduct self-assessment, identify learning needs, and implement an ongoing educational plan
• Refer/consult with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
• Use research to validate and/or change professional practice
• Assist patients in identifying and securing appropriate services

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when permitted by VA policy)
• Basic written and spoken English proficiency
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or VA-approved equivalent pathway
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license (U.S. State/Territory/Puerto Rico/DC)
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical evaluation/examination
• Complete VA onboarding and required pre-employment documentation
• Compliance with VA health requirements, including seasonal influenza vaccination
• Selective Service registration for eligible male applicants (born after 12/31/1959)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (with vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% employer contributions
• Insurance: federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options