Registered Nurse (Community Living Center)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Spokane, WA seeks a registered nurse to provide holistic patient care in accordance with VA nursing standards. This position participates in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with eligibility determined by VA policies.

Responsibilities include delivering quality nursing care, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patient and family education. Licensure and ongoing professional development are required; EDRP may provide loan

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting bodies.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and delegation of tasks.
• Formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and procedures per policy.
• Engage patients and families to incorporate values and beliefs into care planning.

Education

Graduate of a school of professional nursing

Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State/Territory

Job description

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/13081327
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44pounds) - Light lifting (under 15 pounds) - Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds) - Light carrying (under 15 pounds) - Straight pulling (6 hours) - Pulling hand over hand (4 hours) - Pushing (6 hours) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking (4 hours) - Standing (4 hours) - Kneeling (2 hours) - Repeated bending (2 hours) - Near vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other - Hearing (aid may be permitted) -

Duties

• Duties include 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
• Focus on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction
• Formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments
• Seek guidance in how to improve care provided to residents and families
• Provide principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills
• Seek documentation guidance from the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score
• Responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS)
• Manage workload as assigned - organize - and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner
• Participate in the development - implementation - and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
• Establish a therapeutic relationship - allowing the patient to attain - maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment
• Engage patients - families - and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge - values - and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination
• Maintain knowledge of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting - VA - and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Maintain awareness of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes Communicate - collaborate - and utilize leadership principles to perform as an effective member of the interprofessional team
• Deliver fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills
• Assess - plans - implement - and evaluate care based on age-specific components
• Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team Preferred Experience: One Year Med/Surg or Long Term Care Experience 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: 7:00pm - 7:30am Sunday- Tuesday every other Wednesday Compressed/Flexible: 12 hour compressed tour 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