Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

Diversity Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for inpatient care across medical/surgical and telemetry units. The role requires appropriate nursing education, current licensure, and the ability to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, administer medications, implement care plans, and contribute to improving patient outcomes while adhering to Veterans Affairs policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for written and spoken communication
• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program with appropriate licensure
• Active state RN license or eligibility for licensure as required by VA
• Foreign education evaluated for equivalence when applicable

Responsibilities

• Deliver fundamental nursing care to inpatients
• Administer medications and procedures per policy
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient education and outcomes
• Participate in pre-employment and licensure processes as required

Skills

English proficiency

Education

RN education accreditation ACEN/CCNE

State licensure (RN)

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation

Job description

Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise \"To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors\" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

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/13068336


• 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/.

Duties

• The Registered Nurse (RN) Medical / Surgical / Telemetry (MST) is an Inpatient RN who delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills


• 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


• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines


• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team


• The (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care


• The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction


• Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments


• Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families


• Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient


• The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills


• Additional 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: 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 - Six - 12 hour shifts 7:00 a.m


• - 7:30 p.m


• and One - 8 hour shift 7:00 a.m


• - 3:30 p.m


• or 11:00 a.m


• - 7:30 p.m


• (per pay period)


• Weekends and Holiday rotations required


• Telework: Not authorized


• Virtual: This is not a virtual position


• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized


• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized


• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position


• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.