Registered Nurse (RN) Pool - Immediate Care Clinic

The position is for a Pool/Float Registered Nurse (RN) and Emergency Department (RN).

English Language Proficiency

• 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)
• 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 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 temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (OR 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 that 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. - 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.) 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 *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 and 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
• *Preferred Experience for Pool/Float: 5+ Years Experience Long Term Care or Telemetry experience 3+ Emergency Department 3+ Critical Care experience ACLS - BLS required BSN preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
• This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be 6/01/2026 with subsequent cut-off dates

The Nurse Resource Pool/Float Registered Nurse (RN) collaborates in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelines

Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care of all patient care areas included within Resource Pool/Float assignments

Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in multiple care units

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs and specific care of the patients served in the assigned area of practice

Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing care

Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals

Leads efforts with management and within the Shared Governance Structure to alleviate identified care and culture disparities between units

Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level

Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility

The documented outcomes at the program or service level

Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility

The nurse must \"possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work - a demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered role - and the ability to establish effective communication with patients - families - visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team

Provide - direct and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran population Promote and maintain a safe - comfortable - and therapeutic environment Perform systematic assessments of patients and assure that data is collected - documented and communicated

Initiate and interpret cardiac monitoring and evaluate care of patients on telemetry on an ongoing basis

Responsible for the implementation - administration - monitoring - and documentation of patient's response to prescribed treatment - including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and hospital personnel

Ensure all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the medical record in a timely manner

Conduct all tasks necessary for management of a patient and document appropriately

Direct supervision of unlicensed staff

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: varies - weekend and holidays depending on operational needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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