Registered Nurse - Pain Clinic

The Pain RN is responsible for planning, integrating, implementing, modifying and evaluating the effectiveness of nursing care to Veterans patients in the Pain Clinic

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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

The Pain RN plans, integrates, implements, modifies, and evaluates nursing care for Veteran patients in the pain clinic. Responsibilities include clinical leadership, collaborating with PACT clinicians, training, liaising with internal / external providers, and managing veteran care transitions. The role involves program development, process improvement, compliance with VHA guidelines, and participation in strategic planning.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Plan, integrate, implement, modify, and evaluate nursing care for Veteran patients in the pain clinic.
• Provide clinical leadership and expertise to ensure effective processes and adherence to regulations.
• Collaborate with Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) clinicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality care.
• Provide training and education to clinical and administrative staff, Veterans, and families regarding pain management resources, programs, and treatment modalities.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external providers to ensure seamless care transitions for Veterans.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of pain programs and services.
• Engage in process improvement projects and initiatives to enhance pain management services.
• Ensure compliance with VHA guidelines, evidence-based standards of care, and local policies.
• Serve on relevant committees, such as the Pain Committee, and participate in national, VISN, and local meetings.
• Engage in strategic planning to align pain management program goals with facility, VISN, and national objectives, advocating for policy and program development.

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday 0800-1630

Telework : Not Available

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized