Registered Nurse - Restorative

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is seeking a Restorative Registered Nurse to guide restorative nursing care across Rehab and Extended Care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on treatment goals, educate staff, and advance program improvements to enhance Veteran outcomes and continuity of care every day.

Join a mission-driven team focused on restoring function, independence, and quality of life for Veterans, with opportunities to influence evidence-based practice and staff

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and educate staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate restorative nursing services across Rehab and Extended Care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to establish restorative goals and treatment plans.
• Educate staff on restorative nursing options and evidence-based practices.
• Develop policies and materials to support restorative nursing services.
• Lead quality improvement activities to strengthen restorative care and veteran outcomes.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

RN license + nursing degree

Job description

Summary

Join the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System as a Restorative Registered Nurse and help Veterans regain function - independence - and quality of life. In this coordinator role - you will guide restorative nursing care across Rehab and Extended Care - collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on treatment goals - educate staff - strengthen evidence-based practices - and advance program improvements that enhance Veteran outcomes and continuity of care every day.

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/13095260
• 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
• Preferred Experience: Experience is preferred - but not necessary 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

• Bring your nursing expertise to a role where you can shape restorative care and make a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans
• As the Restorative Registered Nurse - you will serve as a key resource within Rehab and Extended Care - helping Veterans achieve and maintain their highest possible level of function and independence
• You will partner with nurses - rehabilitation specialists - medical providers - community facilities - and other VA programs to coordinate individualized restorative services and strengthen continuity of care
• This position offers the opportunity to educate and support staff - influence evidence-based practice - contribute to program development - and lead improvements that enhance the quality and effectiveness of restorative nursing services
• Duties include - but are not limited to: - Coordinate restorative nursing services for Veterans in Rehab and Extended Care - supporting individualized treatment plans designed to promote function and independence
• - Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and treatment providers to evaluate Veteran needs - establish restorative goals - and integrate appropriate interventions into the overall plan of care
• - Educate new and existing staff on restorative nursing treatment options - available resources - and practices needed to successfully implement and sustain the program
• - Promote evidence-based restorative nursing interventions and recommend innovative approaches that improve care delivery and Veteran outcomes
• - Serve as a clinical consultant and resource to nursing staff - rehabilitation services - medical providers - and other partners addressing restorative nursing needs
• - Develop and update policies - procedures - memorandums - educational resources - and informational materials that support effective restorative nursing services
• - Coordinate care with VA providers - community facilities - and other VA hospitals and clinics to strengthen continuity and access to appropriate restorative services
• - Lead and participate in performance improvement activities - using program information - collaboration - and evaluation of current practices to strengthen restorative nursing services
• 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: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Employees are required to work one weekend per month
• 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.