Float Pool RN (Night Shift)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Madison, WI seeks a Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) to provide evidence-based care for assigned patients and oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants. The role includes directing nursing education, orientation, competencies, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Preferred BSN or higher with experience across medical-surgical, ICU, ED, and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in good standing in the United States
• Graduation from an approved nursing program (ACEN/CCNE or equivalent)
• State licensure completed or in process for nursing practice
• Foreign-trained nurses: degree equivalency validation may be required
• BSN preferred for advanced roles
• Experience across clinical settings is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients
• Supervise licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate
• Coordinate nursing education, orientation and competency programs
• Contribute to quality improvement and outcomes utilization
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care
• Lead and participate in shared governance and evidence-based practice initiatives

Skills

English Proficiency

Nursing License

BSN Preferred

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Education

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

BSN degree preferred

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

Summary

The Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants - as appropriate to the setting. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.

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


• Preferred Experience: BSN or Higher preferred


• Experience working in various clinical settings such as medical-surgical units - intensive care units (ICU) - emergency departments - outpatient clinics - and other specialized areas preferred


• 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience preferred


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with patients - families - and healthcare team members preferred


• Experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care preferred


• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a diverse workload effectively preferred


• 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13067805


• 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 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 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: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients


• There may also be extended periods of sitting


• This position also requires that the staff member be able to wear a lead apron for an extended period of time.

Duties

• Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others for all patient care areas included within Resource Pool assignments


• Evaluates practice in an ongoing process - based on best evidence


• Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement


• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals


• Contributes 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


• 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


• Identifies care and cultural disparities between assigned units and reports disparities within Shared Governance Structure and management


• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: PM/NOC 8 and 12 hr shifts


• Tours to start at 1900 or 2300 Telework: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required