Registered Nurse- Resource Pool (Float)

Veterans Health Administration • Spokane, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Pool (Float) Registered Nurse delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical skills. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care using age-specific considerations, and coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care and multiple nursing areas.

The position provides direct and indirect nursing care in multiple care units. Nurses are accountable for their individual practice, delegate care appropriately, administer medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes. The role emphasizes professional growth, increasing self-direction, and seeking guidance to improve care for patients and families.

The schedule consists of variable 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., which may include weekends and holidays. Compressed/flexible scheduling is authorized. Telework is unavailable, and the position is not virtual. Relocation, 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 qualifying education under the stated VA provisions for bridge-program or foreign-educated candidates.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be available to eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience criteria for the applicable VA nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and are subject to background/security investigation and drug screening for testing-designated positions.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Must complete required onboarding and application documentation; a probationary period may be required.
• Must meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, prolonged walking and standing, and other listed movements and sensory capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of critical care experience.
• Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients in multiple care units.
• Assess patients and formulate plans of care based on nursing assessments and age-related needs.
• Implement and evaluate care, including care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction.
• Take responsibility for individual nursing practice and determine appropriate delegation of tasks.
• Delegate elements of care to appropriate individuals based on patient needs, condition, and safety.
• Administer medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Seek guidance on improving care provided to patients and families.
• Develop technical skills, practice competency, and increasing self-direction.

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 up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree