Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach provides leadership in complex patient care within Acute Care Service, delivering evidence-based nursing interventions and collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes professional development, adherence to safety standards, and ongoing certification; PMDB training and flexible scheduling are expected to support high‑quality veterans’ care.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency as required by VA Handbook 5005 and 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by ACEN or CCNE
• State license as registered nurse or active status with a bridge program option for licensure

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care and leadership in a way that ensures safety and quality for patients
• Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately while maintaining accountability for practice
• Engage in professional development, mandatory education, and PMDB training per unit requirements

Skills

English proficiency

Education

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Job description

Summary

The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. This position is located at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach - Florida within Acute Care Service.

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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13084789
• 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 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
• Preferred Experience: Acute Care experience
• Chemotherapy certification Medical-Surgical Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The Nurse is required to meet the physical demands of standards as outlined in VA Directive and VA Handbook 5019
• This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear speech - and manual dexterity
• This position may require long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required.

Duties

• The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care
• The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) duties consist of but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care
• The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction
• Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments
• Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families
• Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient
• The nurse brings principles and theory with the application of critical thinking skills
• Incumbent is self-directed in completing orientation and on‑going mandatory education
• Actively participates in own skill competency assessment and validation
• Maintains active Basic Life Support (BLS) which is required for RNs as directed per policy
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other specialized training or certification that may be required in areas as specified by the policy or as assigned by incumbent's supervisor PMDB Training: The selected applicant is required to successfully complete and maintain all applicable Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) training and competencies
• Acute Care is designated as a high‑risk clinical area - required PMDB training must be completed as a participant - not solely as an observer - including applicable hands‑on training and competency validation
• Successful completion and maintenance of required PMDB training is a condition of employment for this position
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Primarily PM shift 3PM-11:30PM - rotating weekends/holidays
• Hours may vary based on needs of the service
• Applicants must understand that Acute Care is a 24-hour - 7-day-a-week operation - including weekends and federal holidays
• The selected applicant will be expected to work and/or provide coverage on off‑tours or alternate tours based on patient care requirements - staffing - and operational needs of the unit
• Flexibility in tour assignments is a condition of employment for this position
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized