Registered Nurse - Resource Pool/Float

Veterans Health Administration • Hot Springs, SD

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Black Hills Health Care System is hiring a Resource Pool/Float Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect nursing care to Veterans across multiple units, based on patient and facility needs. The nurse assesses patient conditions and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care using the nursing process. Responsibilities also include administering medications and treatments, coordinating care, educating Veterans and their families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role supports continuity and quality of care across varied clinical settings and offers opportunities to broaden clinical experience and participate in performance improvement activities.

This is an intermittent position with hours that vary based on facility needs. The role is subject to 24/7 coverage, including 12-hour and 8-hour shifts. Telework is not available, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station authorization are not available.

Applicants must meet applicable nursing education and licensure requirements. The posting outlines several eligible education and experience pathways for Nurse I through Nurse III grades. A current, full, active, and unrestricted U.S. nursing registration is generally required, with a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician exception described for eligible candidates pursuing licensure. English proficiency is required for direct patient care.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or an eligible alternative education pathway described in the posting.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception.
• Meet the applicable education and experience criteria for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Comply with pre-employment drug testing if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position.
• Complete required background/security investigation and online onboarding.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the application requirements in the announcement’s Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Critical experience (the posting labels this as preferred but does not further specify it).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to Veterans across multiple nursing units based on patient and organizational needs.
• Assess patient conditions and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing procedures in accordance with clinical policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate care across the continuum, focusing on patient education, self-management, safety, and positive health outcomes.
• Engage Veterans, families, and caregivers in care planning and incorporate their needs, preferences, values, and goals into treatment decisions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and evaluate coordinated approaches to patient care.
• Delegate appropriate nursing care based on patient needs, clinical condition, safety considerations, and team members’ capabilities.
• Apply evidence-based practices and participate in unit-based performance improvement activities to enhance quality, effectiveness, and resource-conscious care.

Benefits

• 50 days of paid time off per year, described as 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal retirement savings plan with agency contributions and matching, described in the posting as up to 5%.
• Health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• Potential performance awards and other incentive awards.
• Premium pay opportunities, including overtime, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, on-call, and night work.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Military leave and disabled veteran leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Leave Sharing Program.
• Child Care Subsidies.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness and physical fitness programs.
• Transit subsidies.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Career growth and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree