Registered Nurse - Progressive Care

<p>This position is eligible for 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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to acutely ill, moderately stable patients with elevated risk for instability. Delivers high-intensity care and maintains strong clinical vigilance. Oversees and collaborates with licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate. Applies and integrates clinical knowledge, skills, abilities, judgment, and critical thinking in managing complex patient situations. Validates understanding of care processes and the rationale behind clinical decisions. Demonstrates a developing to advanced knowledge of the nursing process, depending on grade level. Participates in nursing education, orientation, competency development, and quality improvement activities. Manages competing priorities effectively and practices deliberate planning and sound decision-making. Engages in evidence-based practice by questioning clinical methods and contributing to practice improvements. Develops and applies leadership skills, ranging from basic leadership experiences (Nurse I) to advanced leadership and mentorship (Nurse III). Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of unit or organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides constructive feedback to peers and supports colleagues through knowledge sharing and professional guidance. Fosters a safe, supportive environment that promotes learning and professional development. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes at the individual, group, population, or program level, with increasing scope for higher grades. Demonstrates accountability for broad and complex outcomes at the service or program level (Nurse III). Integrates theoretical concepts, advanced critical thinking, and expert technical skills into practice at the highest performance level. Performs additional responsibilities as needed to support patient care and unit operations. 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: Full-time, 7:30 PM - 8:00 AM 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 visn2edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.