Registered Nurse-Domiciliary

Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse will function in the Domiciliary program within Mental Health. Qualifications English Language Proficiency required. No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English (38 U.S.C. 7403(f)). Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency, accredited by either 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 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 (VA Handbook 5005 – Appendix G6). Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration to warrant 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, Commonwealth, 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). 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. 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. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level I, 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 and self‑directed 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 II. Or a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level II. 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. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I – Level III. Or an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III. Or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III. 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. 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 a 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. Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Additional information on this qualification standard is available at Duties Major Duties Attends and observes nurse‑led psychoeducational groups. Provides oversight of the patient safe medication management program (TR House). Identifies and reports psychiatric and medical care needs and emergencies. Participates in environment of care rounds. Provides routine coverage for the acute psychiatric unit (CT6) to support facility‑wide mental health acuity. Integration of urine drug screen (UDS) specimen collection and breathalyzer testing into standard clinical practice. Benefits Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards. Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays). Traditional federal pension after 5 years of vesting. Federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care coverage. Full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory required. Full‑time, variable 8‑hour shifts with evening/night rotation and weekends/holidays. Telework not available; this is not a virtual position. Preferred experience: 2 years in psych; 1–2 years in medical. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs