Registered Nurse - Float Pool (part-time)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration’s Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Float Pool. The RN will float between Community Living Center, Medical/Surgical, Surgery, and Primary Care units as staffing requires, supporting patient education and care coordination.

The position emphasizes direct and indirect patient care, collaboration with the healthcare team, and involvement in quality improvement and education. ED Help/EDRP might apply for eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

• The RN - Float Pool provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients in multiple units.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Coordinates patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes.
• Supports unit/program level quality improvement initiatives and customer service programs.
• Provides guidance and oversight of licensed nursing staff as appropriate to the setting.
• Leads in nursing education, orientation, competencies and quality improvement efforts.

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool provides direct & indirect nursing care to patients in multiple care units. This RN position will float between the following units as staffing is needed: Community Living Center (CLC) - Medical/Surgical (4 East) - Surgery - or Primary Care at the Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center. Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program.

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/13104117
• 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: 1-2 years of RN experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures - or home settings
• 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

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
• Applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis every 8-10 days
• Announcement will remain open through 12/23/2026 but may be extended or closed if needed prior to the initial closing date
• The Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• The incumbent of this role assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age specific components
• They also assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• The RN - Float Pool is also responsible for the following duties: Administering medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influencing care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrating the core elements of performance - which include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives - as well as customer service programs
• Providing competent - evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses / nursing assistants - as appropriate to the setting
• Assisting in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation
• Demonstrating leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others for all patient care areas included within Float Pool assignments
• Providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients in multiple care units
• Evaluating practice in an ongoing process - based on best evidence
• Providing peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Fostering a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals
• Contributing professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team
• Partnering with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes
• Supporting colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing care
• Sharing educational findings - experiences - and ideas with peers
• Identifying care needs between assigned units and reports findings within Shared Governance Structure and management
• Other duties - as 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: Up to 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: A variety of PM work schedules are available (2-10PM) - (weekend=Saturday and Sunday)
• Work schedule will be determined upon selection
• NOTE: May be expected to work rotating weekends and holidays
• We are recruiting for the following shifts: FTE 0.2 PM Shift: every other weekend
• does not include major holiday rotation
• FTE 0.3 PM Shift: every other weekend - 1 weekday per pay period - to include major holiday rotation FTE 0.5 PM Shift: every other weekend - 3 weekdays per pay period - to include major holiday rotation
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate
• 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.