This position is located at the University Drive Campus, is for the IV Team which provides services to Acute Care, ICUs, ED, SDPU, Outpatient Clinics, and all other areas of VA Pittsburgh during a Code situation. The IV Team places peripheral and central lines, performs changes dressings, collects blood samples for analysis, accesses indwelling ports, and provides training to staff in support of skill improvement.
The Acute Care IV Therapy Nurse is accountable for the placement of vascular access devices to support patient care.The Nurse III registered nurse duties include but are not limited to: Uses expert clinical judgment in the delivery of care to complex and specialized patient populations resulting in a positive impact/improvement across the organization. Guides staff in the implementation of the nursing process and evaluation of patient care outcomes.
Organizes care delivery in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a manner that promotes continuity and accountability for patient care. Demonstrates innovation and self-direction in developing and implementing complex and sophisticated programs for optimizing patient care and enhanced management of resources. Participates actively in the development of program/service line philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for assuring that program/service line philosophy, objectives and necessary policies and procedures are developed. Proactive in implementing policies and procedures at the program/service level and monitors compliance by staff members. Initiates and implements corrective actions as indicated at the program/service level. Initiates and leads program planning and problem identification/resolution leading to an improvement of care at the program or service level.
g) Guides staff in compliance with patient safety goals.
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: Rotating Tours to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Nicole.Bender2@va.gov · 484-703-9360
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $62652 – $125340/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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