Registered Nurse - Inpatient

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal retirement pension

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse - Inpatient at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, Rehab & Extended Care ICC.

The nurse is responsible for all elements of the nursing process in direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation of care within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coordinating patient education, self-management, and care throughout the continuum, administering medications, and contributing to policy development and

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required by VA policy
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved and accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• State licensure upon completion of bridge program or opportunity to become registered
• Temporary GNT appointment available while pursuing licensure
• Current full, active, unrestricted registration in a US state or territory

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients
• Coordinate care focusing on education, self-management, and patient satisfaction
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Contribute to development, implementation, evaluation of policies and guidelines

Skills

English proficiency

Clinical nursing

RN licensure knowledge

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN or related field with BSN

Current RN license

Foreign-education equivalency validation

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse - Inpatient position is located at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in the Rehab & Extended Care ICC. The Registered Nurse - Inpatient is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.

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/13067755
• 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: Preferred experience working in Rehab
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This clinical position includes a level of physicality normally associated with inpatient care - including bending - grasping - kneeling - performing moderation lifting - carrying tasks of up to 35 pounds per the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) guidelines and using an appropriate mechanical lift
• Candidate must possess the ability to pivot their waist and neck - push and pull items not greater than 35 pounds and reach within five-foot distance or above shoulder height
• The position requires - sitting - squatting - standing - walking and twisting - alongside wrist flexion and extension
• Employees are expected to employ proper body mechanics during lifting
• Requires adequate vision to accurately perform the assigned duties - distinguish basic colors and assess patients and the environment safely
• Requires the ability to hear at a level to perform the assigned duties - and the use of hearing aids permitted.

Duties

• Ohio has historical and recreational opportunities for people of all ages
• There are five state parks within a 30-minute drive of the city
• Those who have a love for the outdoors can enjoy a multitude of biking and hiking paths - including one atop our levee alongside the Scioto River
• Sports Enthusiasts can take in a game with the Chillicothe Paints baseball team - members of the top collegiate wooden bat league in the country! Chillicothe is also home to the 158-year-old Majestic Theatre which has hosted many celebrity guests
• That is not all Chillicothe - Ohio has to offer either! The Chillicothe - Ohio VA Medical Center provides primary care and specialty health services - including mental health services - spinal cord injury treatment - women's health care - nutrition counseling - social work - and more
• Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age specific components
• Coordinates care focused on education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborates in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelines
• 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: Day shift
• Rotating holidays and weekends
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.