Registered Nurse - HBPC Outpatient Staff
About The Position
This position is located in the Geriatrics and Extended Care Nursing Department at the Veterans Affairs Beckley Health Care System. The Staff Registered Nurse provides fundamental, knowledge-based nursing care to assigned Veterans while developing and enhancing clinical and technical competencies. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care based on age-specific needs, clinical conditions, and established standards of practice. The role includes administering medications, performing nursing procedures, monitoring patient responses, and following applicable VA policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. The nurse works with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care, promote patient safety, support positive clinical outcomes, and improve the quality of care delivered to Veterans. Other duties may be assigned consistent with the position’s scope of practice, nursing standards, and department needs. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program requirements. Applicants must submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is ad hoc as determined by agency policy; this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.
Requirements
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, subject to the stated qualification pathways and exceptions.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician exception is described for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
- Meet the applicable education and experience criteria for the assigned grade and level, which vary by grade and include specified combinations of nursing degrees and professional or specialized nursing experience.
- Meet U.S. citizenship requirements, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
- Complete a pre-employment urinalysis, background/security investigation, onboarding requirements, and pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Meet the application requirements in the announcement’s Required Documents section.
- Undergo a TB test and potentially other additional tests.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of Registered Nurse experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One year of RN experience in Primary Care or Home Based Primary Care.
- One year of RN experience in Home Health.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- RN case management experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care based on Veterans’ age-specific needs, clinical conditions, and established standards of practice.
- Administer medications and perform nursing procedures.
- Monitor patient responses to care.
- Comply with applicable VA policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care, promote patient safety, support positive clinical outcomes, and improve quality of care.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the position’s scope of practice, nursing standards, and department needs.
Benefits
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), with a potential award of up to $200,000 for an approved period of one to five years, subject to eligibility and program approval.
- Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
- 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
- Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
- Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
