Registered Nurse - Inpatient Staff

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Qualifications Basic Requirements English Language Proficiency In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board before completion of the bridge program Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program Reference: VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6 Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing must possess a current full active and unrestricted registration to meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing and warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program Credit for foreign nursing education higher than associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) Current full active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis.) Grandfathering Provision: All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification Grade Determinations: The following Scope – Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates – and if appropriate – the level within a grade The Dimension requirements (Practice – Veteran/Patient Driven Care – Leadership – Professional Development and Evidence‑Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: Physical Requirements: visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity; long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; transferring patients and objects; may need to don protective clothing; must handle stressful situations and shift priorities based on patient needs Duties The incumbent is responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS) Delivers fundamental knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age‑specific components Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self‑management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals Evaluates outcomes of evidence‑based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level; program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility Telework: Not available; position is not virtual Shift schedule: Day, evening, and night tours available; selected tour determined by supervisor/manager; may be required to work weekends, holidays, and weekdays; must accommodate schedule changes Benefits VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any US state, territory, or Commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico) Work Schedule: Day, evening, night tours; shift may be scheduled as needed, including weekends and holidays Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Incentives: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply #J-18808-Ljbffr