ICU Critical Care Nurse — Lead & Educate Care Teams

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse - Critical Care to provide evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients and oversee nursing support staff. The role includes directing education, orientation, and competencies while contributing to quality improvement and outcomes utilization.

Qualified candidates must hold current RN licensure in the United States and graduate from an approved nursing program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional nursing program approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in a US state or DC.
• Familiarity with VA Handbook 5005 qualification standards and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients.
• Oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate.
• Lead nursing education, orientation, competencies and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with others to deliver holistic care and improve patient outcomes.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN or related field with BSN

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse - Critical Care to provide evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients and oversee nursing support staff. The role includes directing education, orientation, and competencies while contributing to quality improvement and outcomes utilization.

Qualified candidates must hold current RN licensure in the United States and graduate from an approved nursing program.