Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Float

Diversity Group; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Federal retirement plan

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Float to coordinate patient care across ambulatory and clinic settings, with a focus on education, self-management, and patient satisfaction. The RN administers medications and performs procedures per policy, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Preferred candidates will have advanced nursing credentials and a commitment to Veteran-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program approved by accrediting bodies.
• Current, full, active RN license in the United States.
• Eligibility for state licensure and VA credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in specialty care settings.
• Supervise and collaborate with licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants.
• Lead care conferences and coordinate patient care plans across all phases.

Skills

English language proficiency

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree (ADN or Diploma)

BSN preferred or higher

State RN licensure

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Float is responsible for coordinating patient care with a focus on education - self-management - and overall satisfaction throughout the healthcare continuum. This role includes administering medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to positively impact patient outcomes.

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/13075829
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires physical activities commonly associated with nursing duties - including direct patient care and extended periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - and repeated bending or kneeling
• Examples include supporting patients while standing for prolonged periods and adhering to safe patient handling and mobility protocols.

Duties

• The Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Float delivers competent - evidence-based patient care and supervises licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants according to the care setting
• The nurse supports nursing education - orientation - competency assessment - and quality improvement activities that advance patient outcomes
• They lead teams - participate in care conferences - and collaborate across all phases of patient care planning
• The role includes assessing the practice environment to identify efficient - cost-effective care strategies and driving improvements by monitoring and evaluating care outcomes
• The nurse ensures understanding of care processes and the rationale behind clinical decisions - actively questioning practices to maintain adherence to evidence-based standards
• They enhance Veteran- and patient-centered care by resolving issues related to coordination - timeliness - processes - dissatisfaction themes - and environmental concerns
• They act as a resource for addressing ethical issues within the practice setting and lead the application of high-reliability principles and I CARE values to support consistent - high-quality care
• The nurse must manage competing priorities effectively and demonstrate strong clinical competence - critical thinking - decision-making - and planning across all Specialty Care areas
• The Registered Nurse - Specialty Care Float functions within the Specialty Care Department
• Preferred Experience: Minimum three years of successful clinical nursing practice in surgical ambulatory care or outpatient wound care
• Experience in patient care management is preferred
• 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 - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized