Summary This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) that will be used to fill multiple Registered Nursing vacancies at the West Palm Beach VA Health Care System. Eligible candidates will be referred as long as there are vacancies. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 7 2024 at 11:59pm, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks or as Service request more candidates. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties are, but not limited to: Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurse demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Is a PROFICIENT nurse, "who understand a situation because the they perceive it meaning in terms of long-term goals. The proficient nurse learns from experience what typical events to expect in each situation and how plans need to be modified in response to these events. Tour of Duty: Mon.- Fri. 07:30 to 16:00 Salary for this Specialty LPS N08W Ranges from $73,757 to $136,573 Gastroenterology Nurse: provides care for the Veteran in a Gastroenterology Suite. He/she serves patients requiring inpatient or outpatient procedures for diagnosis and treatment of Gastrointestinal or Hepatic problems. Tour of Duty: Mon.- Fri. 8am to 4:30pm Salary for this Specialty LPS N09V Ranges from $70,244 to $130,07 Inpatient Mental Health Nurse: This unit provides nursing care for Veterans age ranging from young adults through geriatrics with a variety of mental health disorders to include dementia and substance abuse. Tour of Duty: 7:00am to 7:30pm or 7:00pm to 7:30am with rotating weekends Salary: this Specialty LPS N05Y is from $73,718 to $136,509 Community Living Center/ hospice: The Hospice Care unit is a 12-bed unit located in the Valor Way Neighborhood of Military Manor- Community Living Center. Care is provided for Veterans, regardless of age or service connection, with a terminal diagnosis and prognosis of less than six months. Tour of Duty: Night Shifts: 7:00pm to 7:30am with rotating weekends Salary: this Specialty LPS N0CL is from $69,622 to $128,907 Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Nurse: is a home care program designed to meet the longitudinal, primary care needs of an aging veteran population with complex, chronic, disabling disease. In contrast to the episodic, time-limited and focused skilled care services reimbursed by other funding mechanisms such as Medicare, HBPC provides comprehensive longitudinal care of the patient often for the remainder of their life. Tour of Duty: Day Shift: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 4:00pm Salary for this Specialty Ranges LPS ND46 Ranges from $67,594 to $125,167 Infusion Nurse: The registered nurse executes medical care including but not limited to; education regarding treatment, care, stress reduction nutrition, pain, and administration Chemotherapeutic agents/hydration/lVIG/blood products, Insertion of IV catheters, intravesical oncology and immunotherapy treatments, sterile procedures, access of ports, constant assessment for possible changes during administration of medications, phlebotomy, injections, secure messaging, encounter/clinical reminder completion, and other duties as needed. Tour of Duty: Day Shift: : Mon. - Fri. 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm Salary: this Specialty LPS N0AA is from $72,352 to $133,978 Float Registered Nurse: works in many inpatient and outpatient care areas within the medical center including, but not limited to, the medical-surgical unit, the Emergency Room, acute Mental health unit, the long Term care units and Ambulatory Care. He/she will acquire and maintain unit base competency for each of the above areas. Tour of Duty: Rotating weekends: 7:00am to 7:30pm /7:00pm to 7:30am/ 7:00am to 3:30pm/ 11:00pm to 7:30am Salary for this Specialty N064 Ranges from $73757 to $136,573 Emergency Room Nurse: Assessment, treatment, education, disposition and follow up care plans are documented in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) and are authenticated with the signature of the Emergency Department (ED) nurse and ED physician of record. Patients who present to the ED are seen by the ED Intake nurse who enters presenting complaint. The patient is seen in ED Triage, assessed, and the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) level is determined. Treatment and disposition is an interdisciplinary process that is conducted in concert with the ED physician and support staff. Tour of Duty: Night Shift. 1900-0730 and 1 8hr shift of 2300-0730 with rotating weekends Salary for this specialty N08U ranges from $75864 to $140475 Work Schedule: Varies based on area selected for consideration Compressed/Flexible: not available Telework: not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required EDRP: The assignment of Mental Health RN is the only eligible) Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Preferred Experience: Cath/ Lab RN: 3-5 years recent Cardiac Cath /PCI experience, 2-3 yrs critical care experience .Required: BLS/ACLS Community Living Center/Hospice: Long term care experience Emergency Room RN 1-2 years of acute care/ER experience Required: BLS and ACLS Float Nurse: Experience in ER, Tele, MedSurg Gastro RN: 2-3 years experience in Acute care, moderate sedation, and GI Home Base Primary Care RN: 2-3 years of experience in acute care or Home base primary Care experience Infusion RN: BSN and more than 3 years oncology experience Mental Health RN: 2 years or more in Mental Health and Substance Abuse experience Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position may require potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. The RN must be a mature, flexible, sensible, individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to handle multiple inputs and tasks simultaneously, able to shift priorities based on clinic or patient needs, and readily able to accommodate to change or new situations and realities as doable challenges. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. The incumbent must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. Makes caring for the veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. Self-motivated in the pursuit of meeting professional work standards. Basic Life Support (BLS) required for RNs in direct patient care positions. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required in specific specialty areas. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12404488. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.