Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Company: Nurse.com
Location: West Haven
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction
Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You
must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in
accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within
four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000)
and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the
VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete
review of the EDRP application. 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the
requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing
provided the college or university has regional accreditation from
an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at
the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite
qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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: Medical Surgical experience preferred BSN
preferred ACLS and BLS certified Proficient IV placement skills
Proficient with electronic medical record documentation and
computer software Experience with system redesign and process
improvement initiatives Flexible 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 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or
related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a
Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing
practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was
obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional
nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Registered Nurses should
be physically and mentally capable to perform duties of the
position. Position requires standing, walking and sitting for
periods up to 8 hours per day. ["VA offers a comprehensive total
rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Nursing is recruiting for
one Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN). The RN is responsible
for the daily clinical and administrative management of their
assigned patients. This includes supervision of support nursing
staff, effective management of resources and applying
evidence-based practice principles to validate and/or improve their
practice. The RN implements, and monitors actions plans to assure
performance measures are met to improve organization performance.
The registered nurse possesses basic knowledge and skills to apply
all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative,
interdisciplinary practice setting which will then enable effective
implementation of health promotion and prevention practices,
management of acute and chronic illnesses, and attainment of
optimal levels of functioning and/or support of the dying patient
and significant others. In an entry level position, the nurse is
committed to continued professional development. Role
responsibilities and accountabilities also include demonstration of
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age-related needs of patients served in the assigned area of
practice. This knowledge includes understanding changes associated
with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the
adult and geriatric population. Duties include, but are not limited
to: Documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's
condition Collaborating with healthcare team members and other
interdisciplinary teams to facilitate positive patient care
outcomes, Providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a
variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. Accountable for
meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional
statements of assigned grade. Demonstrates organizational skills
which enable completion of work in a timely manner with
demonstrated ability to assume a leadership role in a patient
centered program. Ability to provide leadership in the application
of the nursing process to client care, organizational processes
and/or systems, improving outcomes at the unit level. Maintain
fiscally responsible actions. Establishes effective communication
with patients, families, visitors and members of the
interdisciplinary team 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: Full -Time, Nights. 7:30pm
- 8:00am and 11:30pm until 8:00am; Holiday and weekend rotations.
Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized by Supervisor Telework: Not
Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized:
Contact Hannah Neilson at Hannah.Neilson@va.gov, the EDRP
Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial
Disclosure Report: Not required Notifications: This position is a
Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special
rate. Selectee may be required to work at any VA Connecticut
Healthcare System campus, as needed. Current and former Federal
employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of
Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title,
series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or
Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to
show a higher grade previously held. This position is in the
Excepted Service. The salary is based on the grade and step
approved for the selected candidate. The Professional Standards
Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for
new appointments based on the candidate's education and experience.
For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine
grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy."]
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