Registered Nurse - Resource Pool/Float

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal retirement pension

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

401(k) with VA contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's Black Hills Health Care System is seeking a Resource Pool/Float Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect care across multiple units. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized care, educate Veterans and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

In this flexible role you will administer medications, coordinate care across the continuum, engage Veterans and families, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required.
• Proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active, and unrestricted nursing license in the U.S.
• Foreign education equivalency validation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to Veterans across multiple units.
• Assess patient conditions and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and nursing procedures per policy.
• Coordinate care across the continuum with focus on education, self-management, safety, and outcomes.
• Engage Veterans, families, and caregivers in care planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Delegate nursing tasks based on patient needs and team capabilities.
• Participate in unit-based performance improvement activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educating Veterans and families

Care planning using nursing process

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license in the United States (state/territory/DC)

Graduate of an approved nursing program

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation (if applicable)

Job description

Summary

Join the VA Black Hills Health Care System as a Resource Pool/Float Registered Nurse and bring your skills where they are needed most. Provide direct and indirect nursing care across multiple units - assess and plan individualized care - administer medications and treatments - educate Veterans and families - and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. This flexible role offers variety - professional growth - and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact throughout the health care system.

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/13080525
• 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: BLS/ACLS preferred Critical Experience Preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• 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.

Duties

• Serve Veterans in a dynamic nursing role that offers the opportunity to work across multiple care settings while expanding your clinical experience
• As a Resource Pool/Float Registered Nurse - you will support continuity and quality of care wherever your expertise is needed - building therapeutic relationships with Veterans and their families while delivering individualized - evidence-based nursing care
• You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams - contribute to shared care decisions - and strengthen your practice through varied assignments - continuing education - and participation in activities designed to improve patient outcomes and care delivery
• Duties include - but are not limited to: - Provide direct and indirect nursing care to Veterans across multiple nursing units based on patient and organizational needs
• - Assess patient conditions and develop - implement - and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process
• - Administer medications - treatments - and nursing procedures in accordance with established clinical policies and guidelines
• - Coordinate care across the continuum with a focus on patient education - self-management - safety - and positive health outcomes
• - Engage Veterans - families - and caregivers in care planning by incorporating their needs - preferences - values - and goals into treatment decisions
• - Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop - implement - and evaluate coordinated approaches to patient care
• - Delegate appropriate elements of nursing care based on patient needs - clinical condition - safety considerations - and the capabilities of team members
• - Apply evidence-based practices and participate in unit‑based performance improvement activities that enhance quality - effectiveness - and resource‑conscious patient care
• 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: - Intermittent - Hours will vary based on the needs of the facility
• - Subject to 24/7 coverage - including 12-hour and 8-hour shifts
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being.