REGISTERED NURSE (OUTPATIENT STAFF REGISTERED NURSE)

About the role

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent, evidence-based specialty care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants - as appropriate to the clinic setting.
• Provides patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management.
• Affords assistance in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and provides quality improvement and outcomes utilization.
• Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic, specialty care through collaborative strategies with others.
• Evaluates practice in an ongoing process-based on best evidence.
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.
• Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.
• PARTNERS WITH OTHERS TO EFFECT CHANGE AND PRODUCE OPTIMAL OUTCOMES.
• SUPPORTS COLLEAGUES THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SHARING TO PROVIDE SAFE, QUALITY SPECIALTY NURSING CARE.
• SHARES EDUCATIONAL FINDINGS, EXPERIENCES, AND IDEAS WITH PEERS.

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• 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)
• 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
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply

Qualifications

• 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)
• 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

Skills

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

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay

Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards

Schedule

Full-time position - 40 hours a week

Benefits

• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• 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)

Contact

karen.chapman@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance