Registered Nurse- Rehabilitation and Extended Care Float Pool

Summary The Rehabilitation & Extended Care Float Pool RN is responsible for providing patient care in a variety of clinical areas including Community Living Center (CLC), Behavioral Recovery Unit, Hospice/Palliative Care, Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders, and Acute Polytrauma. The Float Pool RN is expected to support patient care initiatives, provide quality care in each clinical setting, and participate in program quality improvement and professional governance initiatives. 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: 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 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 after successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6) OR graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing who possess a current full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for appointment as a nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level nursing education program Credit for foreign nursing education higher than an associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from an accepted VA equivalency evaluation such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) Current full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or Commonwealth (e.g., 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 level with a 120‑day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis). Preferred: 1‑2 years recent nursing experience. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties described 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 specifics for Nurse I–III, Nurse II, and Nurse III (see detailed bullet list in the original posting). 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 examination. Duties This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until July 28, 2026 or until all vacancies are filled. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred on a regular basis as vacancies exist. Major duties include but are not limited to: Administration & monitoring of medications Advanced vascular access care and maintenance Facilitation of home‑care referrals and recommendations to support ongoing veteran needs Recognition and support of suicide prevention initiatives Collaboration with all levels of healthcare professionals and support staff to facilitate positive patient‑care outcomes Compliance with isolation precautions and infection control guidelines Patient and caregiver education and support Participation in high reliability organization (HRO) and professional governance initiatives VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including VA Nurse Total Rewards. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory. Work schedule: All tours available. Hours based on clinic needs. No compressed/flexible or telework or virtual options. Relocation/Recruitment incentives: None authorized. Permanent change of station (PCS): Not authorized. Benefits The VA hires are entitled to a full range of benefits consistent with the VA Workforce, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement plans. This position is part of the VA Midwest Health Care Network, which supports a Whole Health System of care. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs