Registered Nurse-HUD-VASH

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP education debt reduction program

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking Registered Nurses for on-site positions in the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The RNs will provide community-based nursing services to Veterans in HUD VASH, coordinating with housing authorities and VA providers to ensure continuous, patient-centered care.

The role requires a nursing degree from an ACEN/CCNE-accredited program, active RN license in the U.S., and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE; eligible for RN licensure in the state.
• May be eligible via a master's level bridge program to licensure.
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation.
• Current full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in the United States (or DC).
• GNT exception allows temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise nursing care within the scope of practice.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for diverse Veterans.
• Coordinate with HUD VASH program and community partners to ensure comprehensive care.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and contribute to care management and education.
• Support continuity of care and recovery-oriented practices in the community.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

RN degree from ACEN/CCNE accredited program

State RN license (active)

Eligibility for nursing licensure via bridge program

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/13089319
• 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/
• Preferred Experience: Mental Health and Homeless Programs experience preferred Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• Requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing.

Duties

• This announcement is with the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System within the Community Reintegration and Recovery Service section
• These two Registered Nurse positions-one located on site in Gainesville and one located on site in Jacksonville-provide community-based clinical case management and nursing services to Veterans participating in the HUD VASH program
• The RN functions as a key member of an interdisciplinary team - offering medical and mental health assessment - health education - medication support within RN scope - crisis intervention - and ongoing monitoring of Veterans' wellbeing
• The position includes coordination with local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and collaboration with VA medical providers - community health or mental health partners - and homeless service agencies to ensure Veterans receive comprehensive - continuous care
• Veterans eligible for HUD VASH present with complex medical and behavioral health needs - requiring strong clinical judgment - creative problem solving - and the ability to provide services in both healthcare settings and throughout the community
• The HUD VASH Program requires ongoing coordination with community homeless providers - coalitions - and other local - state - and federal agencies to maintain housing stability and support Veterans' recovery and reintegration
• Assigned Duties: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age specific components
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex client care
• Provide patient-centered and recovery-oriented care and maintaining self-awareness while caring for patients living with Mental Health conditions
• Facilitates care coordination - linking with the Inpatient MH Units to facilitate continuity of care - MH interdisciplinary treatment team huddles and meetings - warm hand-offs - and develops content as well as facilitates nurse-led psychoeducational groups Provides acute and routine psychiatric assessment and intervention for a variety of psychosocial - SUD - and medical concerns and assists the in developing a recovery-based plan of care for the patient
• Other assigned duties 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: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm 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