Registered Nurse (Community Living Center), Bonham CLC B - EDRP Authorized

Overview 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 and 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are 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 ACEN or CCNE OR individuals attending a masters level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelors 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 – appointment may be temporary and later converted to permanent upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6 OR foreign nursing graduates: current unrestricted registration will meet the requirement to warrant an appointment Credit for foreign nursing education higher than an associate degree requires a formal degree equivalency validation Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or the District of Columbia Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: may be appointed at entry step on a 120-day temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (extendable to two years on a case-by-case basis). Grandfathering provision applies to current VHA 0610 employees as of 1/29/2024 Preferred Experience: BSN in Med-Surgical Nursing or Long Term Care Nursing; at least one year of nursing experience Grade/Level criteria and qualifications for Nurse I–III levels as defined in the VA qualification standards Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, see VA Qualification Standards Physical Requirements: Moderate and light lifting (up to 44 pounds) Moderate/light carrying, pulling, pushing Reaching, use of fingers, both hands required Walking/standing for long hours Kneeling, bending, climbing (legs and/or arms) Near and far vision, color vision, hearing (aid may be permitted) Duties Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse (RN) executes leadership and complex resident care management responsibilities Collaborates in development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines Demonstrates leadership to improve care for a group of residents and provides feedback to peers Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care Fosters a safe, supportive environment for professional development Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations Responsible for documented outcomes at the program or service level Collaborates with the MDS coordinator to ensure accuracy of the RUG score Benefits and Additional Information VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary and regular increases Paid Time Off: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays Retirement: Traditional pension and federal 401K Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend and holidays; may be required to work other shifts or be on call Location: Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Bonham, TX Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP: Former participants ineligible to apply Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io for questions Note: This position is not eligible for telework; Bargaining Unit: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr