Registered Nurse - Community Living Center - Inpatient

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 are ineligible to apply. Qualifications English Language Proficiency – per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless 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 at time of completion. 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 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. 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: Nurse I – Level I: Delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. Requirements: 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 needs. Requirements: 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. Requirements: 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. Requirements: 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. Requirements: 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 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: 2–3 years long‑term care experience; at least 1 year dementia care and/or geriatric‑psychiatric experience; at least 1 year med‑surg experience. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service. Responsibilities The Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence‑based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate. The RN assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement and fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes a 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 and 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. Collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator to ensure documentation is accurate and reflective of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards; paid time off – 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays); retirement – traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution; insurance – federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement); licensure – one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory; work schedule – rotating shifts with alternating weekends and holidays; telework – not authorized; virtual – this is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives – not authorized. EDRP authorized – former participants ineligible for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more regarding Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – not authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs