Registered Nurse - Progressive Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Summary
The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care - aligned under Patient Care Services.
Qualifications
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: ACEN or CCNE
OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelors 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 than an associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA (e.g., International Consultants of Delaware)
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
Grade/Level Scope: Nurse I - Level I through Nurse III and related qualifications are described in detail in the qualification standard and referenced materials
*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity
The position may require long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing
Transferring patients and objects may be required
Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
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 and shifting priorities based on patient needs
Must complete annual Employee Health requirements (e.g., annual TB screening or testing) as a condition of employment
Duties
Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care
The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction
Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments
Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families
Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient
The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays)
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 (programs may be carried into retirement)
L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Day tour 0730-2000; 1130-2000; Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
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The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care - aligned under Patient Care Services.
Qualifications
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: ACEN or CCNE
OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelors 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 than an associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA (e.g., International Consultants of Delaware)
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
Grade/Level Scope: Nurse I - Level I through Nurse III and related qualifications are described in detail in the qualification standard and referenced materials
*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity
The position may require long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing
Transferring patients and objects may be required
Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
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 and shifting priorities based on patient needs
Must complete annual Employee Health requirements (e.g., annual TB screening or testing) as a condition of employment
Duties
Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care
The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction
Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments
Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families
Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient
The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays)
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 (programs may be carried into retirement)
L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Day tour 0730-2000; 1130-2000; Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
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