Registered Nurse (Education Debt Repayment and Sign on Bonus)

Veterans Health Administration • Bath, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join the Long-Term Care Team at the Bath VA Medical Center. The Community Living Center (CLC) RN provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversees licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting. The nurse also assists with nursing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization consultation.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to VHA eligibility requirements and submission of an application within four months of appointment. The program office determines approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years). Former EDRP participants are ineligible. A recruitment incentive has been authorized for highly qualified candidates. Evening and night shifts are available; the tour of duty will be determined at interview. This is not a virtual position, and permanent change of station is not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent education as described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted professional nurse registration in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. A temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be possible for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education, experience, and dimension requirements applicable to the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and, if selected for a testing-designated position, pre-employment urinalysis.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete a background/security investigation and online onboarding requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the announcement's Required Documents section.
• Submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment to be considered for that program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Highly qualified candidates may be considered for an authorized recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus).

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or supervise direct patient care, remaining accountable for all elements of the nursing process.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administer medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Participate actively in unit- or program-level quality improvement initiatives and customer service programs.
• Provide competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
• Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, and competencies, and provide quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.
• Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies.
• Provide peers with informal constructive feedback and support colleagues through knowledge sharing.
• Foster a safe, supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.
• Contribute a professional nursing perspective to interdisciplinary team discussions and partner with others to effect change and improve outcomes.
• Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers; question clinical practices to support evidence-based care; and participate in sustaining an evidence-based-practice culture.
• Collaborate with the Minimum Data Set coordinator to ensure documentation is accurate and reflects the Resource Utilization Group score.

Benefits

• 50 days of paid time off per year, including 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 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.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• Education Debt Reduction Program, with a potential award up to $200,000 for eligible applicants, subject to program review and approval.
• Authorized recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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