Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Wichita
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, Kansas
is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse (Intensive Care
Unit). Applicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English
Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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).
The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement
for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided
the college or university has regional accreditation from an
accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the
time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications
of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates
of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current,
full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the
requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional
nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing
degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional
nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved
course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the
certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA
along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience: Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be
met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if
appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An
Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional
nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or
Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing
practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing
practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III -
An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing
practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years
of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing
(MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing
practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years
of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a
Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or
related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing
practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic
requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related
field with no additional nursing practice/experience required.
Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN
and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a
Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing
practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was
obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional
nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA
Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6
Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human
Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires
visual acuity, keen hearing; clear distinctive speech, and manual
dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of
continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling,
and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required.
Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided. The incumbent may be
exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be
required to don protective clothing in isolation situations,
operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. The incumbent may
occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to
delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be
a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working
effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based
on patient needs. Must complete- annual Employee Health
requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a
condition of employment. The incumbent who provides care in home
settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive
and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. ["The staff nurse provides care that
compensates for or assists in meeting the health-related self-care
deficits of the Veteran patient. The care provided will result in:
a) meeting of existent/emerging self-care demands, and/or b)
enhancing or developing self-care. Continuing care needs will be
identified and addressed. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) consists of
a 12 bed ICU. The unit is open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. The
nurse in ICU is expected to be proficient in all areas of caring
for critically ill patients. The department is a fast-paced area
that provides care for patients with multiple, complex
co-morbidities, both surgical and medical. Each area requires
excellent assessment skills and critical thinking ability. Must be
able to adapt to rapidly changing conditions of patients and
communicate effectively with other healthcare providers. The staff
nurse interprets the philosophy and goals of Nursing to others in
the work setting; functions within established guidelines and
demonstrates the ability to work effectively and develop
therapeutic relationships with patients, their families and other
professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care. 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: Various (Weekends and
holidays included) Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: Not
Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change
of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not
required NU94 Nurse Pay Scale Nurse I: $61,103 - $81,266 Nurse II:
$72,095 - $95,877 Nurse III: $85,069 - $113,141"]
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