Registered Nurse- Resource Pool (Float)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Spokane (WA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Federal benefits (retirement, health,

Health/vision/dental insurance

Résumé du poste

Veterans Health Administration in Spokane, WA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide foundational nursing care across multiple units. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care with a focus on education, self-management, and patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

The position requires graduation from an approved nursing program, an active RN license, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the US
• English language proficiency per VA requirements
• Licensure options for bridge programs or foreign graduates as applicable
• Foreign education evaluation if required
• Basic requirements including health and background standards
• Ability to obtain and maintain state licensure and meet VA qualification standards

Responsabilités

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients in multiple units
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific needs
• Coordinate patient education, self-management and care across continuum
• Delegate tasks per nursing judgment and policy
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve care outcomes

Connaissances

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Communication

English proficiency

Formation

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

RN licensure (state)

MSN (optional)

Description du poste

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

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/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