Nurse - Resource Pool Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Coatesville (Chester County); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Resource Pool Nurse position with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs involves working within Patient Care Services to deliver nursing care and to determine appropriate delegation of tasks while safeguarding patient safety.

The incumbent will seek guidance to improve patient and family care and delegate elements of care to the appropriate individual based on assessed needs and conditions. Qualifications include English proficiency, graduation from an ACEN/CCNE-accredited program, current

Qualifications

• Graduation from ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a US state/DC/territory.
• Possibility of GNT temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.
• Foreign education requires degree equivalency validation.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient care and delegate tasks based on patient needs and safety.
• Seek guidance to improve care provided to patients and families.
• Delegate elements of care to appropriate personnel per assessed needs.
• Adhere to VA policies and applicable qualification standards.

Connaissances

English Language Proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's or higher nursing degree

ACEN or CCNE accreditation

Current RN license (US)

Bridge program in nursing (master's level)

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation

GNT temporary appointment pathway

Description du poste

Summary

The Resource Pool Nurse works in Patient Care Services and 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 to multiple areas of nursing. The incumbent will also seek guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families and delegate elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient.

Summary

The Resource Pool Nurse works in Patient Care Services and 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 to multiple areas of nursing. The incumbent will also seek guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families and delegate elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient.

Qualifications

• 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/13084490
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies