Registered Nurse-Community Living Center

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Lebanon (Lebanon County); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid Time Off

Federal pension with 401K

Health/vision/dental/long-term care

Licensure in any US state

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Veterans Health Administration in the United States seeks a Community Living Center Registered Nurse (RN) to develop individualized care plans for patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The RN provides direct patient care, educates patients and families, and supports bereavement and end-of-life needs as part of holistic nursing practice.

The role requires state licensure, BSN preferred, and eligibility for EDRP; the schedule includes a 11:00pm-7:00am shift with rotating weekends

Competenze

• English language proficiency as required by VA policy.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
• Option for state licensure upon bridge program completion.
• Temporary appointment allowed at entry level during licensure process.
• Foreign nursing graduates must have current active licensure in the U.S.
• Reference VA Qualification Standards and pre-employment requirements.
• Pre-employment physical and evaluation may be required.

Mansioni

• The RN in CLC develops individual plans of care for patients.
• Functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides patient advocacy and collaborates with the team to ensure effective communication.
• Delivers direct patient care across life stages within scope of practice.
• Educates patients and families, planning care with clinical goals.
• Supports end-of-life care and bereavement needs as part of holistic care.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Nursing judgment

Patient advocacy

Formazione

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN (or related field with BSN)

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation

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Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You 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

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/13101782
• 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 holistics 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: At least 1 year long term care experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment evaluation [or examination] as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• The Community Living Center (CLC) Nursing Home Registered Nurse (RN) is a registered nurse who will utilize the nursing process and evidence based practice in order to develop individual plans of care for patients in the CLC
• The RN is a key member of the multidisciplinary team
• The RN is responsible for patient advocacy and collaboration with other team members - promoting effective communication - and ethical practice
• The RN functions within their scope of practice to provide high quality direct patient care to patients at various stages of life
• The RN facilitates communication among licensed and unlicensed staff - the physician - the Veteran - his/her family and other department personnel as needed
• The RN in collaboration with patient and family members builds an educational plan that meets their educational needs
• The RN provides rehabilitative - restorative and supportive/bereavement nursing care to prevent deterioration when possible - to achieve and maintain optimal levels of functioning - independence and comfort - maximizing the Veterans' ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently and safely as possible
• The RN provides ongoing bereavement support - recognizing each Veteran's desire for autonomy and their right to dignified care throughout the end-of-life process
• The RN assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age-specific components and assumes responsibility for the continuum of care - patient and family education - and customer satisfaction
• 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: 11:00pm-7:00am with rotating weekends and holidays Telework: Not Available 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