Registered Nurse - Resource Pool/Float

Diversity Group; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversity Group is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Augusta, ME area to join the float pool, providing comprehensive nursing care across multiple units. The role includes medication administration, care coordination, and patient education, with supervision of junior staff as needed.

Eligible candidates must hold an approved nursing degree and active licensure; a BSN is preferred. EDRP eligibility is highlighted in the posting, reflecting potential incentives for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN/CCNE.
• Active US state nursing license or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients across units.
• Administer medications and perform procedures per policy.
• Coordinate care, educate patients and ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise and delegate to LVNs/LPNs and Nursing Assistants.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and mentoring.

Skills

English proficiency

Licensure

Nursing degree

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

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/13077168
• 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 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/
• Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position
• A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.

Duties

• These Registered Nurse - Resource Pool/Float positions are located in Acute Care Service located at the Augusta - ME location
• These positions are full-time at 40hrs per week
• Duties included but not limited to: Provide comprehensive nursing care across multiple units - applying the full nursing process-assessment - diagnosis - planning - implementation - and evaluation-to patients with complex needs
• Administer medications and perform procedures per policy and guidelines - ensuring safety - accuracy - and adherence to established protocols
• Coordinate care and patient education - promoting self-management and continuity of care to optimize the Veteran/patient experience and outcomes
• Supervise - delegate - and provide oversight to LVNs/LPNs and Nursing Assistants as appropriate to the care setting - ensuring safe - quality practice
• Collaborate and lead within the interprofessional team - contributing to care planning - team conferences - and communications to achieve safe - effective outcomes
• Lead unit/program-level quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives - monitoring - analyzing - and evaluating care outcomes and resource utilization
• Mentor - precept - and support onboarding/competency validation - fostering professional development and a culture of evidence-based practice
• Advocate for Veterans - families - and caregivers - resolving care-experience issues (e.g. - coordination - timeliness - environment of care) and addressing ethical concerns
• Maintain documentation standards and protect privacy/information security - complying with the Privacy Act - VA/VHA policies - and reporting incidents promptly
• Adapt to variable assignments and schedules as a float RN - providing direct and indirect care in diverse patient care areas and meeting age-specific and cultural needs
• 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: Full -Time - Variable Day or Night shift available with rotating weekends and holidays Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Karen Chapman [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized