Registered Nurse
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentApproval, 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 applicationApplicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are metBasic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language ProficiencyIn accordance with 38 U.
S.
C7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken EnglishGraduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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)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 nursingOR 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 nursingStudents 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 nursingCurrent, 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 ColumbiaGrade 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 requiredNurse 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/experienceNurse 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/experienceNurse 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 requiredNurse 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/experienceReference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification StandardThis can be found in the local Human Resources OfficePhysical Requirements:
The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restrictionThis position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and turningThe work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairsThe position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective careThe position requires the individual to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patientsThis position requires the individual to travel in an automobile for several hours at a time VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties and responsibilities for position include those generally found in a Medical Unit, MHRRTP, Acute Psych, Acute Care, CLC and Float PoolPay:
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:
Varies Compressed/Flexible:
Not Authorized Telework:
Not Authorized Virtual:
This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized EDRP Authorized:
Contact Linda Orchard, email protected , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentApproval, 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 applicationPermanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recommended Skills Certified Nurse Practitioner Diploma In Nursing Finance Health Care Human Resources Long Term Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language ProficiencyIn accordance with 38 U.
S.
C7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken EnglishGraduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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)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 nursingOR 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 nursingStudents 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 nursingCurrent, 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 ColumbiaGrade 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 requiredNurse 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/experienceNurse 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/experienceNurse 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 requiredNurse 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/experienceReference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification StandardThis can be found in the local Human Resources OfficePhysical Requirements:
The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restrictionThis position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and turningThe work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairsThe position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective careThe position requires the individual to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patientsThis position requires the individual to travel in an automobile for several hours at a time VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties and responsibilities for position include those generally found in a Medical Unit, MHRRTP, Acute Psych, Acute Care, CLC and Float PoolPay:
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:
Varies Compressed/Flexible:
Not Authorized Telework:
Not Authorized Virtual:
This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized EDRP Authorized:
Contact Linda Orchard, email protected , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentApproval, 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 applicationPermanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recommended Skills Certified Nurse Practitioner Diploma In Nursing Finance Health Care Human Resources Long Term Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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