Summary

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. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

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:

• 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/12706532
• 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 additional 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/
• Preferred Experience: Two years of RN Emergency Department experience Leadership roles in Emergency Department/Critical Care (e.g. - Charge Nurse - Preceptor - etc.) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified Basic Life Support (BLS) certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified Strong Emergency Department/Critical Care assessment skills Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds - Light lifting under 15 pounds - Moderate carrying of 15-44 pounds - Light carrying under 15 pounds - Pulling hand over hand for 8-12 hours - Pushing for 8-12 hours - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking for 8-12 hours - Standing for 8-12 hours - Kneeling for 8-12 hours - Repeated bending for 8-12 hours - Climbing - legs only for 8-12 hours - Climbing - use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Hearing (aid permitted).

Duties

• This OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT is slated to remain open until March 5 - 2026
• however - may be closed once positions are filled
• Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals (or as additional vacancies occur) on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
• Applications will remain active for 3 months after initial application is received or is updated
• After 3-month elapsed time - you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like your application reactivated for possible future consideration(s) during announcement's open period
• The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides high quality care with compassion and dignity - following the ICARE values of the VANTHCS
• The Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) will report to the ED Assistant Nurse Manager - Nurse Manager - and Chief Nurse for Critical Care
• The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse - Emergency Department position include but are not limited to the following: Direct Patient care for the patients under emergency medical need Documents patient care assessments - medication administration - and care plan Part of the collaboration team for emergency care - and will concur with treatment plan Uses knowledge of the applied principles of evidence-based practice
• Provides support at the until level - the service level - and the organizational level
• Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age and cultural-specific components
• Responsible for documented outcomes at the program or service level that must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within the facility - VISN - or VACO
• Considers all characteristics of the individual - including age and life stages - state of health - race and culture - values - and previous experiences
• Actively participate in unit/program quality improvement processes and initiatives and customer service programs
• 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: 12- hour shifts: 7:30am-8:00pm - 11:30am- 12:00am midnight or 7:30pm-8:00am
• All with rotating holidays/weekends
• Tour of duty is subject to change based on Agency's needs
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact ???????VISN17EDRP2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required