Registered Nurse - Short Stay

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

50 days paid time off

Federal pension and 401K benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

A government health agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Lebanon VA Medical Center. This RN will work in the Short Stay Unit, providing essential care to Veterans, developing individualized care plans, and being an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess a valid nursing license and proficiency in English, with preferences given to those with acute care experience. The role offers competitive benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Valid nursing license from a state or territory.
• Experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual care plans for Veterans in the Short Stay Unit.
• Provide high quality direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
• Act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform duties in Short Stay Unit of Community Living Center, including perioperative and rehabilitative care.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Current nursing license

Job description

Overview

Summary: This position is located at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Geriatrics and Extended Care Services. The Registered Nurse provides care to Veterans in the Community Living Center - Short Stay Unit.

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/12866004
• 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 and 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 a 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 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: 2 years Acute care experience with some LTC experience preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, manual dexterity, and the ability to communicate in English - both verbally and in writing
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting 45 pounds or more
• Transferring patients and/or objects may be required
• The incumbent may be exposed to infectious processes, contaminated materials, chemical agents, and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are verbally abusive or physically combative secondary to medical and/or psychiatric illnesses

Duties

• The Short Stay RN is an RN who will utilize the nursing process and evidence based practice in order to develop individual plans of care for Veterans in the Short Stay Unit
• The RN is a key member of the multidisciplinary team
• The RN is responsible for patient advocacy - collaboration - with other team members - promoting effective communication and ethical practice
• The RN functions within their scope of practice to provide high quality direct patient care to patients such as medical/surgical type patients - pre-/post-operative surgical patients - Veterans receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy - skilled rehabilitation
• The RN in collaboration with the Veteran and family members builds a care plan that meets the needs of the Veteran
• Additional duties as assigned
• 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)
• Licutre: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Work Schedule: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm; rotating weekends and holidays
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized