Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Sheridan
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt
Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement
program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements
in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application
within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to
$200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined
by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after
complete review of the EDRP application.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
--- 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); 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
--- (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); 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., 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:
--- 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
--- 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
--- 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
--- Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as
related degrees
--- Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part
II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard
--- This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
--- Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity,
keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity
--- This position requires potentially long periods of continued
walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and
pushing
--- Transferring patients and objects may be required
--- Mechanical patient lifts are provided and are to be used to
preserve patient and staff safety
--- The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive
procedures
--- The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are
combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric
disorders
--- The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual
capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to
shift priorities based on patient needs
--- Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as
annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.
Duties "VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse
Total Rewards The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and
accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing
and/or supervising direct patient care.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age
specific components.
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on
patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction
throughout the continuum of care.
Administers medications and procedures per established policies and
guidelines.
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the
interdisciplinary team.
Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership,
experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client
care.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent,
evidence-based outpatient care to patients with oversight of
licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the
setting.
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on
patient transition through the continuum of patient care, patient
and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and
supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.
The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing
education, orientation, competencies and providing quality
improvement and enhance outcomes utilization.
This nurse integrates outpatient knowledge, skills, abilities, and
judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex
situations.
Validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and
decisions.
Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing
evidence-based care.
The nurse will demonstrate the ability to cope with and manage
competing priorities.
The nurse demonstrates competence in nursing practice and
decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking
skills.
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 click apply for
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