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) 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 opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on 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 that 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 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 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 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 a 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 additional 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 *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 a 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 Preferred Experience: Medical Surgical Acute Care Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over - Moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds - Straight pulling (2hours) - Pushing(1hours) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking(8hours) - Standing(6hours) - Kneeling)1/4 hours) - Repeated bending(1hours) - Both legs required - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Near vision correctable at 13' to 16' to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other - Both eyes required - Depth perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Hearing(aid permitted) - Mental and Emotional Stability Environmental Factors Excessive noise - intermittent - Radiant energy - Electrical energy - Slippery or uneven walking surfaces - Unusual fatigue factors(working) - Working with hands in water - Working closely with others - Working alone - Protracted or irregular hours of work - Irregular hours of work - wearing aseptic mask Duties The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient - is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants - as appropriate to the setting The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment - diagnosis - outcome identification - planning - implementation - and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Demonstrates expertise in managing resources that contribute to efficient - cost-effective care and - sharing knowledge beyond the immediate practice setting Evaluates practice in an ongoing process - based on best evidence Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age-specific components Knowledge of professional nursing practice and the ability to apply the nursing process (assessment - diagnosis - outcome identification - planning - implementation - and evaluation) with close supervision Manages workload as assigned - organizes - and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner Knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting - VA - and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses Models' high reliability principles and I CARE values to improve the consistency of care delivery and patient outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting Leads initiatives to improve the Veteran experience i.e. - care coordination - timeliness to resolve issues - negative trends - or environment of care concerns - beyond the immediate practice setting Applies advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting Leads with emotional and social intelligence Demonstrates resilience in coping with challenging and stressful situations - to assist others in increasing their self-determination and competence beyond the immediate practice setting Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files - release of access codes - etc. - as set out in the computer access agreement that the incumbent signs Reports all known information security incidents or violations to the supervisor and/or the Information Security Officer immediately Reports all known privacy incidents or violations to the Privacy Officer immediately Compliance is measured by supervisory observation and periodic random monitoring by the Information Security Officer or Office of Information Technology staff 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 7:00pm-7:30am with rotating weekends and holidays Subject to change based on the facility needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr