Intermittent Float Pool Registered Nurse- Resource

Veterans Health Administration • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intermittent Float Pool Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components, and coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

The role improves Veteran- and patient-driven care in the immediate practice setting by addressing care coordination, timeliness, process issues, recurring dissatisfaction, and environmental concerns. It incorporates patient, family, and caregiver knowledge, values, and beliefs into care without judgment or discrimination; advocates for patients and caregivers; and serves as a resource for addressing ethical issues. The nurse applies evidence-based practice and research, identifies efficient and cost-effective care delivery, evaluates care outcomes, and leads initiatives to incorporate patient preferences into shared care decisions.

The position is intermittent. The rotational schedule may include tours of 7:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., or 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., including weekends and holidays, and may change based on organizational needs. Telework and virtual work are not available. 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, or an eligible nursing bridge-program or foreign-education pathway as specified in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a limited Graduate Nurse Technician exception is described for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience criteria for the nurse grade and level assigned. Listed pathways range from an ADN or nursing diploma to bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees, with professional nursing experience requirements varying by grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed only when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Selected applicants must complete required pre-employment screening and onboarding, including a drug test for testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation or examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Physical ability to perform the stated demands, including lifting and carrying 15–44 pounds, pulling and pushing, reaching, finger use with both hands, walking, standing, and rapid mental and muscular coordination.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of inpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care across the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate care, with a focus on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Improve Veteran- and patient-driven care by addressing care coordination, timeliness, process issues, recurring dissatisfaction, and environment-of-care concerns in the immediate practice setting.
• Incorporate patient, family, and caregiver knowledge, values, and beliefs into care delivery without judgment or discrimination.
• Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to improve outcomes in the immediate practice setting.
• Serve as a resource for patients, caregivers, and staff in addressing and resolving ethical issues.
• Apply evidence-based practice and research to improve outcomes in the immediate practice setting.
• Assess the practice setting to identify efficient, cost-effective care delivery.
• Lead care improvement by monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating care outcomes.
• Lead initiatives to identify and apply patient preferences in shared care decisions.

Benefits

• 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 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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