Registered Nurse - Inpatient Acute Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Milwaukee Healthcare System seeks an Inpatient Staff/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a veteran population within the Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division on 6CN.

The RN will ensure safe, patient-centered care, follow infection control protocols, and participate in performance improvement initiatives, covering diverse veteran needs. Night shifts with 8- and 12-hour tours are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in the United States.
• English proficiency as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to the Medical Center Performance Improvement program.
• Address biopsychosocial needs of veterans across age groups.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN

State nursing license

Job description

Summary

The function of the Inpatient Staff/Medical - Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) is to provide - direct - and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a veteran population of varying complexity within the in the Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division on 6CN.

The function of the Inpatient Staff/Medical - Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) is to provide - direct - and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a veteran population of varying complexity within the in the Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division on 6CN.

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/13068626
• 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 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: The physical and mental status of the RN should enable them to perform all their duties under normal and emergent conditions
• The evaluation of an individual's ability to perform efficiently and without hazard to self or others will encompass a composite consideration of physical - mental and emotional ability as related to realistic requirements of the duties and responsibilities to be assumed.

Duties

• The VA Milwaukee Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Great Lakes Network
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• Zablocki VA Medical Center is an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 (VISN 12)
• VISN 12 includes medical centers and clinics in Wisconsin - Illinois - northwestern Indiana - and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.The Inpatient Staff/Medical - Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.Other duties are - but not limited to: Interacting appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers
• Ensuring confidentiality of patient/employee data across electronic - verbal - and written formats
• Working safely - adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment operation guidelines
• Integrating and applying principles of the Medical Center Performance Improvement program to enhance professional practice
• Providing holistic care that addresses the biopsychosocial needs of the served population - integrating knowledge of aging-related changes and adult/geriatric growth and development principles
• All 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: Night shift (NOCs) 8- and 12-hour tours
• Weekends and holidays required
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized