Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion VA Medical Community Living Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care and care management across Rehab, Long Term Care, and Hospice services. The RN will perform skilled nursing tasks, lead patient assessments, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires an accredited nursing degree, state RN licensure, and ability to work a 24/7 schedule, with attention to safe, evidence-based practices and patient education.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ACEN/CCNE) or equivalent pathway.
• State license as a registered nurse upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services and care management to diverse patients with varying medical problems.
• Perform skilled nursing tasks (e.g., blood draws, injections, wound care).
• Conduct patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and document clinical notes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and patient education.
• Assist with rotation of tours and duties to support a 24/7 hospital schedule.
• Maintain compliance with VA qualification standards and professional licensure requirements.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Summary

The Marion VA Medical Community Living Center is seeking an RN. The Registered Nurse in this position provides health care services and care management to a variety of patients with varying degrees of medical problems from minimal to complex issues to include PICC LINE - IV - Foley Catheter - Naso and Gastro tube feeding etc. and in a variety of Care Specialties REHAB - Long Term Care and Hospice

Summary

The Marion VA Medical Community Living Center is seeking an RN. The Registered Nurse in this position provides health care services and care management to a variety of patients with varying degrees of medical problems from minimal to complex issues to include PICC LINE - IV - Foley Catheter - Naso and Gastro tube feeding etc. and in a variety of Care Specialties REHAB - Long Term Care and Hospice

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/13061594
• 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: BSN with at least 3 years of RN experience - involving Inpatient Rehab or LTC Nursing Home - Hospice or chronic disease management
• BLS Certified (current) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols

Duties

• The RN is accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade
• Our facility is seeking an individual who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work - demonstrated ability to assume non-supervisory leadership roles (Charge Nurse or Med Team Leader) in a patient centered program and the ability to establish effective communication with patients - families - visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team
• He/she assesses - plans - implements and evaluates patient care needs assuring quality of care
• Provides professional nursing care that includes - but is not limited to: Care Management
• Patient Assessments
• Participation in interdisciplinary team process
• Performing skilled nursing tasks (i.e. - blood draws - injections - dressing changes and wound care)
• Completes and submits clinical notes
• Observes patient for changes in conditions and reports appropriately
• Provides education instructions to patients and their designated significant other
• Performs other professional nursing duties as assigned and within their scope of practice
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• The incumbent may be required to rotate tours and duties during low/high census or complete administrative tasks established by the immediate supervisor
• Not all duties may be listed - so other duties may be assigned
• 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: Work Schedule: 6-12 hour shift and 1-8 hour shift a pay-period day shift beginning at 730am-800pm and 730am-400pm - Night Shift beginning 730pm-0800am and 1130pm-800am Telework: not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized