Registered Nurse (Float Pool-Intermittent)

Summary The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurses for our Float Pool. Our Float Pool serves as a resource pool for the entire facility to provide staffing needs to areas including Medical-Surgical, Mental Health, and Geriatric and Rehabilitative Care services. Float Pool RNs will float to areas in the hospital where they have the experience, providing prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans. 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). 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. 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. Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of successful RN experience in Med/Surg Nursing Telemetry, preferred. Demonstrated evidence of self‑direction and organizational skills. Demonstrated evidence of excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated evidence of effectively educating patients and patient families. 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. 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. 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; 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. Grade/Level Scope Education 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. Grade/Level Scope Education 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 and no professional nursing experience. 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; 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 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted. Duties Current - permanent GLA employees will be given the first consideration. Must submit most recent SF-50 to receive 1st consideration. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards. Float Pool RNs will directly report to the Float Pool Nurse Manager and to the Chief Nursing Service for Patient Flow Operations. He/she is responsible for the delivery of patient care in assigned areas based on scientific principles and the nursing process - and functions as a leader by assuming additional responsibility for improvement of patient care. Job duties include: Assures detailed - current and comprehensive documentation is contained in the patient medical record and other pertinent records. Utilizes human and material resources to provide efficient and effective patient care. Continuously monitors the environment for potential and/or actual safety hazards. Assures adherence to strict safety procedures by all staff. Guides and directs patient care delivery of support staff. Provides input for staff evaluation to rating official(s). Participates in and initiates Quality Assessment and Improvement program activities as applicable to the clinical area. Promotes collaborative practice to provide and expedite quality patient care along the health care continuum. Acts as patient advocate to assure appropriateness and quality of care. Assesses learning needs of patients and staff and implements appropriate teaching plan. Initiates and/or participates in studies pertaining to the ward assigned. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals in providing continuity of services for specific health issues. Improves continuity of professional relationships among the healthcare teams as they collaborate on behalf of patients. 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: Minimum 8 hrs per bi‑weekly pay period. Shifts will be assigned on an "as needed" basis and could include the following tours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, 3:30pm - 12:00am, and 11:30pm - 8:00am, including the option to complete 12hr tours. Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Duty Location: 11301 Wilshire Blvd - Los Angeles - CA 90073. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs