Registered Nurse - HUDVASH

Summary The Housing and Urban Development - Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUDVASH) Registered Nurse (RN) focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self‑direction. Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings. This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. 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 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 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 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 Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies Grade/Level Scope Education 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 Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level III demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning, self‑directed goal setting for managing complex client situations Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse II demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse III executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Duties The Housing and Urban Development – Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUDVASH) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence‑based care to assigned patients Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings Assists Veterans, family members, and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs Includes but is not limited to acute, chronic, multiple, complex, catastrophic, or life‑threatening illnesses, combat stress, residuals of traumatic brain injury, community adjustment, addiction and other health problems Duties include but not limited to: coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care Develops a plan of care using information from the patient, family, and provider Bridges the gap between discharge and primary care follow‑up Identifies high‑risk patient populations and transitions to appropriate discipline (i.e., Primary Care, Home Based Primary Care, Hospice/Palliative Care, etc.) Responsible for intensive monitoring, follow‑up, and clinical management of high‑risk patients Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement the Veterans Housing Stability Plan Contributes to the team‑based assessment of the ability of individual Veterans to live independently in the community – as part of eligibility determination for Veterans with complex medical and psychological risk factors Provides recovery‑oriented and Housing First services – with the goal of establishing the Veteran independently in the community at the Veteran’s highest level of functioning Addresses psychosocial, as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers – through participation in interdisciplinary patient care management practice Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Evaluates practice in an ongoing process – based on best evidence Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence‑based care Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence‑based‑practice culture 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 U.S. State or territory Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday – 7:30 am – 4:00 pm 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 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs