Registered Nurse WTC 3
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Cleveland, OH, United States
Summary
VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Full‑Time Registered Nurse WTC 3 within Nursing/GEC. This position will function within Long Term Care (CLC). NOTE: The 2‑page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications
English Language Proficiency – in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
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 the 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 a 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 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 U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, 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).
Preferred Requirements: BSN preferred; 1 year RN experience; 1 year LTC – Rehab or LTAC experience. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series 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:
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Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level II demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs.
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level III demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning; self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.
Physical Requirements: Applicant must possess the ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying – 45 pounds and over, pulling, pushing and reaching above the shoulder, potentially long periods of walking, standing, kneeling and repeated bending, transferring patients and objects may be required.
Duties
Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence‑based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses
ursing assistants – as appropriate to the setting.
Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.
Questions clinical practices to provide evidence‑based care and participates in activities and strategies to sustain evidence‑based practice.
Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards; paid time off – 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays); retirement – traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % contributions by VA; insurance – federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement); licensure – one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory; work schedule – day shift with rotation to nights, rotating weekends and holidays; compressed/flexible – not applicable; telework – not applicable; virtual – this is not a virtual position.
EDRP authorized: former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance.
Learn more about Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – not authorized.
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VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Full‑Time Registered Nurse WTC 3 within Nursing/GEC. This position will function within Long Term Care (CLC). NOTE: The 2‑page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications
English Language Proficiency – in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
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 the 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 a 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 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 U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, 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).
Preferred Requirements: BSN preferred; 1 year RN experience; 1 year LTC – Rehab or LTAC experience. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series 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 Education Nurse I – Level I delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level II demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs.
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level III demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning; self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.
Physical Requirements: Applicant must possess the ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying – 45 pounds and over, pulling, pushing and reaching above the shoulder, potentially long periods of walking, standing, kneeling and repeated bending, transferring patients and objects may be required.
Duties
Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence‑based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses
ursing assistants – as appropriate to the setting.
Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.
Questions clinical practices to provide evidence‑based care and participates in activities and strategies to sustain evidence‑based practice.
Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards; paid time off – 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays); retirement – traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % contributions by VA; insurance – federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement); licensure – one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory; work schedule – day shift with rotation to nights, rotating weekends and holidays; compressed/flexible – not applicable; telework – not applicable; virtual – this is not a virtual position.
EDRP authorized: former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance.
Learn more about Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – not authorized.
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