Registered Nurse - Resource Pool/Float

About the role

Join the VA Black Hills Health Care System as a Resource Pool/Float Registered Nurse and provide high-quality Veteran-centered care across multiple clinical settings. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to expand clinical expertise while caring for diverse patient populations - coordinating individualized care plans - educating patients and families - and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to Veterans across multiple inpatient and outpatient clinical settings within the Resource Pool
• Assess patient health needs - develop individualized plans of care - and evaluate outcomes using the nursing process
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe - effective - and patient-centered care delivery
• Monitor patient conditions - identify changes in health status - and implement appropriate nursing interventions
• Delegate appropriate aspects of care based on patient needs - clinical priorities - and staff competencies while promoting patient safety
• Apply evidence-based nursing practices and participate in quality improvement activities that enhance patient outcomes and resource utilization

Requirements

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency - 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)
• 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.)
• 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

Qualifications

• 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/12994899Grade/Level Scope

Skills

The Resource Pool/Float Registered Nurse plays a vital role in ensuring Veterans receive safe - compassionate - and effective care wherever clinical support is needed most. This position offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple patient care areas - gaining broad clinical experience while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of Veterans.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent Hours - Subject to 24/7 shift coverage - 12 Hour Shifts - 8 Hour Shifts Compressed Work Schedule: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Pay

Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards

Schedule

Intermittent Hours - Subject to 24/7 shift coverage - 12 Hour Shifts - 8 Hour Shifts

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package including:

• VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Work Schedule: Intermittent Hours - Subject to 24/7 shift coverage - 12 Hour Shifts - 8 Hour Shifts
• Compressed Work Schedule: Not Available
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position