The Richmond VA Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Emergency Department/Critical Care Operations Service. The selected RN will be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. He or she will assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
The Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients. The ED RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing care.They delegate and supervise basic nursing care of licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel.
The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Nursing care ranges from basic nursing care to stabilization, resuscitation, and life-support measures. Emergency nursing practice is independent and collaborative. The ED RN practice includes the roles of direct care provider, educator, administrator, researcher, consultant, leader, and advocate.
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: Provides urgent and emergent care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Assesses the patient by collecting pertinent data or information, including the triage of patients based on the five-level triage system to prioritize patients that require more immediate care. Uses the assessment data to determine diagnoses, problems, or other concerns. Identifies expected outcomes to develop a collaborative and individualized plan for each patient. Implements that plan, including care coordination, health teaching, and health promotion.
Evaluates the progress toward achieving the expected goal and outcomes and adjusts the plan as necessary.
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: Evenings 11:30 an - midnight and 3:30 pm - midnight rotating schedule Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Lynne.Whitted@va.gov · 804-854-2581
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82228 – $163760/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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