Registered Nurse- Resource Pool (Float)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal retirement/pension

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Resource Pool (Float) Registered Nurse to deliver foundational, knowledge-based care while developing technical skills.

The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care across age groups and coordinates education, self-management, and satisfaction for patients in multiple units. The position requires current US RN licensure, graduation from an ACEN/CCNE-accredited program, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN/CCNE.
• Current valid RN license in at least one US state or DC.
• May qualify for temporary GNT appointment while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients in multiple units.
• Formulate and implement a plan of care based on assessments.
• Delegate elements of care to appropriate team members.
• Administer medications and procedures per policy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Graduate of an ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program

Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in any US state or DC

Nursing degree from ADN/ Diploma/ BSN track

Job description

Summary

The Resource Pool (Float) Registered Nurse 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 to multiple areas of nursing.

Summary

The Resource Pool (Float) Registered Nurse 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 to multiple areas of nursing.

Qualifications

• 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/13093116
• 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/
• Preferred Experience: 2-3 Years of critical care experience Telemetry experience Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over) - Moderate lifting (15-44pounds) - Light lifting (under 15 pounds) - Heavy carrying (45 pounds and over) - Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds) - Light carrying (under 15 pounds) - Straight pulling (3 hours) - Pulling hand over hand (3 hours) - Pushing (3 hours) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking (12 hours) - Standing (12 hours) - Crawling (3 hours) - Kneeling (3 hours) - Repeated bending (3 hours) - Climbing legs only (3 hours) - Both legs required - Ability of r rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Both eyes required - Depth Perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors: Outside - Outside and Inside - Excessive noise (intermittent) - Slippery or uneven walking surfaces - Working closely with others - Protracted or irregular hours of work

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determine the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care to multiple areas of nursing
• Focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients in multiple care units
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs and specific care of the patients served in the assigned area of practice
• Formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments
• Seek guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families
• Delegate elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient
• Bring principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• 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: 12 hour variable nights 7:00pm-7:30am (may include weekends and holidays) Compressed/Flexible: Authorized- 12 hour shifts Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized