Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration • Bath, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse position is at the Bath VA Medical Center. The nurse provides patient care in accordance with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and participates in interdisciplinary care. Duties and scope vary by grade and level, from developing technical competencies and delivering fundamental care under close supervision to independently managing complex patient needs, leading staff and care delivery, and driving improvements beyond the immediate practice setting. The position is not virtual, and telework is not available. The work schedule is 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, with every other weekend off. Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.

The position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to VHA eligibility requirements and approval. Applicants must submit an EDRP 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 not eligible to apply.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved professional nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or qualifying nursing education under the stated VA provisions for bridge-program or foreign-school graduates.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to otherwise qualified candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education, experience, and practice-dimension criteria for the grade and level assigned; criteria vary by grade and may include an ADN, diploma, BSN, MSN, doctoral degree, and specialized professional nursing experience.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Undergo urinalysis drug screening if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Register for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Pass a background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Submit a transcript if relying on education to qualify or if a degree is required; foreign education requires the specified equivalency documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Complete orientation according to expected standards.
• Work with close supervision as appropriate; remain accountable for individual nursing practice and seek direction when needed.
• Manage workload, organize assignments, and complete them efficiently, safely, and in a timely manner.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.
• Plan and deliver technically competent care in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Determine appropriate delegation of tasks and ensure delegated work is completed by team members.
• Organize and prioritize patient care needs, including those of patients with complex needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve the plan of care.
• Provide direction to staff and lead staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating patient-care outcomes, as appropriate to grade and level.
• Lead and organize care delivery to support continuity of care and peer accountability.
• Apply nursing expertise to lead improvement efforts, including beyond the immediate practice setting when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 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.
• Potential Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and approval.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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