The ICU is looking for staff interested in gaining experience in the specialty and who have high levels of flexibility, adaptability, and initiative. Additionally, interested candidates should be able to navigate change well, communicate effectively, be open to coaching, mentoring and feedback in an effort to provide the best support and customer service to the organization.
Major Duties include but are not limited to: GS-3 ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patients, families and/or significant others utilizing learned communication skills. Utilizes observation skills for data collection, reporting and recording veteran/resident observations.
Performs reporting, communication and documentation in the computerized EHR, Caribou, Microsft Teams, Outlook ) with other members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patient's needs for the following under close supervision of RN or LPN: (personal hygiene and grooming, physical comfort, activity, exercise, rest, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, and rehabilitative aspects of care.
Utilizes principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment. Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment. Assists with orienting patient/family to unit routines and policies. Any additional tasks associated within the position description.
GS-4 ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents. Observes patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
Properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc. Communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals. Any additional tasks associated within the position description.
GS-5 ASSIGNED FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates all competencies at the GS-3 and GS-4 skills level in addition to: Assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in an inpatient setting. Communicates orally with veterans/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel.
Serves as a preceptor to new nursing assistants by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting. Recognizes and reacts to emergent veteran/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance (example - recognizing the need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.).
Utilizes glucose monitoring machine, records reading and refers deviations to appropriate staff. Observes subtle changes in resident's condition and takes the appropriate action. Documents all care given and observes changes within the patient. Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning. Performs nursing procedures within the scope of practice, according to policies and standard practice.
Works on small group activities with patients/residents according to their treatment plan. Maintains a clean and safe environment. Initiates basic life support and takes appropriate action. Any additional tasks associated within the position description.
Work Schedule: 11:30am-8:00pm or 1930-8:00am-Varies Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 09552F, 09553F, 09554F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
lashawn.yancy@va.gov · 708-202-8224
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $39686 – $64796/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This is a night shift, 8 or 12 hour shifts position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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