Registered Nurse-Pain Management
Join the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center as a Pain Management Registered Nurse (RN) that will be responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice of providing patient-specific pain education to patients and families related to routine and complex procedures. As well as determining the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. Open to current permanent VA employees of the facility - North Florida/South Georgia ONLY.
Pain Management Registered Nurse (RN) provides leadership to clinical support team for interprofessional care of patients with complex pain-related needs and intuitively identifies primary source of patients' problems based on knowledge and experience with patients experiencing pain. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to recognize subtle changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately. Ability to educate patients and caregivers regarding pain management strategies, procedural expectations, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to promote positive patient outcomes. Functions or scope of assigned duties include, but are not limited to: Leads clinical support group in evidence-based quality improvement activities related to pain management and measuring outcomes. Assists provider with procedural sedation for patients with complex medical needs, including persistent pain. The nurse will mentor, teach, and precept nurses and other healthcare professionals in the care of patients with complex pain. Demonstrated experience in pain management, including assessment and management of patients with chronic pain conditions. Knowledge of moderate sedation practices, patient monitoring, airway management principles, and emergency response protocols. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and function independently in a fast-paced ambulatory care environment while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. Knowledge of Joint Commission, VHA directives, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards applicable to outpatient procedural settings. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required or must be obtained within the required timeframe established by the facility. Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, customer service excellence, and the VA ICARE values (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence). Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to support clinic operations, procedural areas, and changing organizational priorities. 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: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 4:30pm. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authroized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.