Registered Nurse (Community Living Center)
Duties include but not limited to:
Set priorities Organize and plan the work to meet deadlines Resolve routine problems Independently perform work in accordance with unit standards, procedures and accepted practices. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify veterans who are appropriate for admission to the CLC Submit screening worksheet to screening team daily (M-F). Coordinate with inpatient departments and VIRS for admission to CLC. Review electronic and hard copy veteran heath information to determine eligibility for admission to the CLC. Assist with admission and discharge of residents as needed. Conduct veteran and employee training and other duties as assigned by the nurse manager to provide quality care to residents. Work with the facility wound team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the impact of Quality Assurance, Infection Control, etc., with regard to the care of the resident with wound and ostomy needs Conduct wound and dressing changes and reviews need for supplies. Assist facility wound nurse with teaching and support of residents with new stomas, and for the evaluation of pressure relief mattresses and/or related equipment for residents in the CLC. Analyze wound, ostomy and SCI nursing treatment modalities systematically through data collection, interpretation, and reporting of findings with appropriate recommendations. Conduct other duties as assigned by the nurse manager to provide quality care to residents. Make daily resident assignments by providing general instructions, expected deadlines, and the quality and quantity of work expected depending on each resident's needs and progress. Conduct admissions and discharges. Pay:
Competitive salary, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 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. Recruitment Incentive/Relocation Incentive is not authorized for this position. Work Schedule:
Variable 12 hours shifts, days or nights. 7:
00 am - 7:
30 pm or 7:
00 pm to 7:
30 am. Includes weekends and holidays. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
One (1) year of RN nursing experience. Interest, flexibility and experience in all types of nursing. Good interpersonal relationship skills, leadership skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary health care team. Flexible, able to rotate through all tours of duty and able to adjust to ever changing work environment. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Position requires Heavy lifting ( 45 pounds and over), Straight pulling (2 hours), Pulling hand over hand (2 hours), Pushing (4 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (4 hours), Standing (4 hours), Kneeling (1 hour), Repeated bending (1 hour), Climbing, use of legs and arms, Use of computer (8 hours), Typing (8 hours), Setting (8 hours), Phone skills, Knowledge/use of MDS Software, Use of EHR
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Set priorities Organize and plan the work to meet deadlines Resolve routine problems Independently perform work in accordance with unit standards, procedures and accepted practices. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify veterans who are appropriate for admission to the CLC Submit screening worksheet to screening team daily (M-F). Coordinate with inpatient departments and VIRS for admission to CLC. Review electronic and hard copy veteran heath information to determine eligibility for admission to the CLC. Assist with admission and discharge of residents as needed. Conduct veteran and employee training and other duties as assigned by the nurse manager to provide quality care to residents. Work with the facility wound team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the impact of Quality Assurance, Infection Control, etc., with regard to the care of the resident with wound and ostomy needs Conduct wound and dressing changes and reviews need for supplies. Assist facility wound nurse with teaching and support of residents with new stomas, and for the evaluation of pressure relief mattresses and/or related equipment for residents in the CLC. Analyze wound, ostomy and SCI nursing treatment modalities systematically through data collection, interpretation, and reporting of findings with appropriate recommendations. Conduct other duties as assigned by the nurse manager to provide quality care to residents. Make daily resident assignments by providing general instructions, expected deadlines, and the quality and quantity of work expected depending on each resident's needs and progress. Conduct admissions and discharges. Pay:
Competitive salary, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 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. Recruitment Incentive/Relocation Incentive is not authorized for this position. Work Schedule:
Variable 12 hours shifts, days or nights. 7:
00 am - 7:
30 pm or 7:
00 pm to 7:
30 am. Includes weekends and holidays. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
One (1) year of RN nursing experience. Interest, flexibility and experience in all types of nursing. Good interpersonal relationship skills, leadership skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary health care team. Flexible, able to rotate through all tours of duty and able to adjust to ever changing work environment. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Position requires Heavy lifting ( 45 pounds and over), Straight pulling (2 hours), Pulling hand over hand (2 hours), Pushing (4 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (4 hours), Standing (4 hours), Kneeling (1 hour), Repeated bending (1 hour), Climbing, use of legs and arms, Use of computer (8 hours), Typing (8 hours), Setting (8 hours), Phone skills, Knowledge/use of MDS Software, Use of EHR
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$64,768 to $114,262 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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