Registered Nurse (RN) - Transition-to-Practice (TTP) Program Resident

Veterans Health Administration • Tomah, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Transition-to-Practice (TTP) Program Resident focuses on individual growth and development in practice with increasing levels of self-direction. The new graduate nurse is expected to bring principles and theory while developing the application of critical thinking skills. The resident serves in this role over a 12-month period and is accountable for the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. The role also coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

The resident delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care while developing technical skills, and assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care using age-specific components. The role administers medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines, participates in unit-based educational activities and continuing education, and manages assigned workload efficiently. The resident works under close supervision, is accountable for individual nursing practice, and seeks direction as needed.

This is a full-time, non-virtual position. The main tour of duty will be determined if selected. Telework, relocation 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 bridge-program or foreign-education provisions.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; an eligible Graduate Nurse Technician exception is described for candidates actively pursuing licensure.
• Less than one year of professional nursing experience is required for this position.
• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must submit to urinalysis; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to background and security investigation; selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Must complete application requirements detailed in the announcement's Required Documents section.
• Physical capacity for prolonged walking, standing, and sitting; moderate lifting; repeated bending or kneeling; assisting patients; and using safe patient handling and mobility protocols.
• Submit a transcript if education is used to establish qualifications; foreign education requires the specified foreign-equivalency documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Less than one year of professional nursing experience is listed as preferred experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or supervise direct patient care and remain accountable for all elements of the nursing process.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Deliver fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components.
• Administer medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Participate in unit-based educational activities and continuing education requirements.
• Manage workload as assigned and organize and complete assignments efficiently and appropriately.
• Work under close supervision, take responsibility for individual nursing practice, and seek direction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• Up to 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 and a 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.
• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.

What This Job Offers

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