Registered Nurse- Inpatient- Float Pool

Summary This position is located at the Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System - Acute Care Nursing Services - in Omaha, NE. The Inpatient Float Registered Nurse is assigned to float to the following units: Med/Surg, PICU, and ICU (ER if trained) and the possibility to visit the Papillion CLC. The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Qualifications 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) Or 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 the opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program Upon achievement of 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) Or in cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing – possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to 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 unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State – Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., – Puerto Rico) of the United States – 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). NOTE: 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 Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) Medical‑surgical or float nurse experience 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: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I: Delivers fundamental knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing – with no additional professional nursing required Nurse I – Level II: Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 1; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required Nurse I – Level III: Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning Self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I – Level 2 Or a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level 2 Or a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience Or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience Nurse II: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3 Or an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3 Or a Master’s degree in a related field with BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3 Or a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience Or a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no professional nursing experience Nurse III: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III Or a Master’s degree in a related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III Or a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III Or a Doctoral degree in a related field with BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties The Inpatient Float duties include – but are not limited to – the following: Assesses – plans – implements – and evaluates care based on age‑specific components Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care – patient and family education – patient self‑management after discharge – and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team Interpret cardiac rhythms Benefits and Work Schedule 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: Nights 1930‑0800 – 1 weekend shift every 6 weeks required and rotating holidays. 72/80 Schedule Eligibility: May be authorized after successful completion of unit orientation (40 hours per week required until successful completion of orientation). Adherence to hospital policy and procedures – including leave policy required to qualify for 72/80. 12‑hour tours required with 72/80 schedules. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs