Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Recruitment incentive

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Bath VA Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and requires English proficiency, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and active RN licensure in a U.S.

state. Bridge programs may offer pathways to licensure as described in the notice. Upon licensure, appointment can be at a temporary level with potential conversion to permanent after bridge completion.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required by policy.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN/ Diploma in Nursing or BSN) and current state RN license.
• Bridge program options for nursing may apply as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Complete orientation and work under supervision until independent practice.
• Manage workload and complete assignments efficiently.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and evaluation.
• Provide technically competent nursing care aligning with ANA standards.
• Lead and collaborate with the team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma in Nursing or BSN)

RN license (US state/territory)

Job description

Summary

This position eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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/13062775
• 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
• Preferred Experience: Long term care
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sitting
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing
• 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 Duties include but are not limited to: Completes orientation according to expected standards
• Works with close supervision - is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and seeks direction from others as needed
• Manages workload as assigned - organizes - and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner
• Participates in the development - implementation - and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
• Plans and delivers technically competent care to patients in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks ensuring assigned delegated tasks are completed by team members
• Manages nursing care of patients - organizes - and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner - assisting team members as necessary
• Participates in the development - implementation - and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
• Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Manages the care of patients - while organizing and prioritizing patient care needs - and ensuring assigned tasks are completed
• Functions as an emerging leader in providing direction to staff to identify - implement and evaluate patient care needs
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the plan of care is achieved
• Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision‑making - and evaluating outcomes within the immediate practice setting
• Effectively functions as a leader - with demonstrated outcomes - for the immediate practice setting
• Leads and organizes delivery of care to ensure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Applies advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision‑making - and evaluating outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting
• Applies nursing expertise to lead improvement - with demonstrated outcomes - beyond the immediate practice setting
• Performing other duties as assigned
• 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: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM - every other weekend off
• This position is locate at the Bath VA Medical Center
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May be authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized.