Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Columbia
Posted on: September 20, 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. 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: Critical Care or Med Surg 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. 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: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing,
clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position
requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing,
stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing and reaching over
head. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The
incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated
materials and may be required to don protective clothing in
isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The
incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative
secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The
incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable
of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift
priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee
Health requirements; such as annual TB screening or testing if
required for the specific area they are assigned, as a condition of
employment. Incumbent may be exposed, on a short-term basis to
fumes, dust and other debris. The employee must be able to
occasionally lift and/or move 45 pounds or more. This employee must
be able to carry 45 pounds' short distances. This position
potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as
this is a 24/7 hospital and is an essential function of the
position. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. ["The registered
nurse is directly responsible to the designated manager in the
assigned area; the registered nurse is responsible and accountable
for the provision of direct patient care and for the delivery of
quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran patient
population. The registered nurse possesses the knowledge and skills
to effectively 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 illness, and attainment
of optimal levels of functioning and/or support of the dying
patient and significant others. 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. 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: Evening and Night
Telework: Not eligible for telework Virtual: This is not a virtual
position. EDRP Authorized: Contact, the EDRP Coordinator for
questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
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