Registered Nurse
This announcement may be used to fill Registered Nurses in various departments throughout our facility. Intensive Care Unit (ICU):
The ICU RN provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the critically ill patient requiring stabilization and/or resuscitation for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, including diagnosed or undiagnosed problems of varying complexity. Community Living Center (CLC):
The CLC RN provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the chronically ill patient and/or veterans with skilled needs requiring stabilization for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, including diagnosed or undiagnosed problems of varying complexity. Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg):
The Med/Surg RN provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the patient prior to admission for scheduled inpatient and outpatient surgical or invasive procedures. This includes the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of the patient and the delivery of total care to a full range of medical/surgical patients. Ambulatory Care:
Registered Nurse (RN) for Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). This position is integral to veteran care in the PACT model for the Ambulatory Care Service. The RN Care Manager uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Teamlet (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate and Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven care plan for life. Community Care:
The RN functions directly to support the activities of the local Office of Community Care (LOCC). The RN is responsible for the planning, integrating, implementing, modifying and evaluating the effectiveness of the Veteran's care. The LOCC foundational elements will serve to support delivery of high quality, timely care to the Veteran receiving services in the community. The RN is the lead of the integrated care team established by the VA Community Care Operating Model. He/she is responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise on community care processes and regulations. Acute Care MHU:
The Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the mental health patient. This includes theassessment, planning, evaluation and documentation of psychiatric interventions. Surgical:
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN, also known as peri-anesthesia nurses or recovery room nurses, who care for patients who are waking up from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor post-operation vital signs, levels of consciousness, and assure patients safely wake from anesthesia. These Registered Nurses provide intensive observation and treatment of patients who have undergone anesthesia. Physical Med & Rehabilitation:
The RN Care Manager uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Teamlet (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate and Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven care plan for life. Geriatrics:
The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Operations Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse who works under the Geriatrics & Extended Care Service. This includes planning, staffing, data collection and coordination of care at all HBPC sites (currently Reno & Fallon, NV and Auburn & Susanville, CA). Assures care meets all regulatory requirements. Medical Service:
Special Procedures RN provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of patients pre, intra, and post procedure in cardiac catheterization lab, bronchoscopy, Endoscopy and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion procedures. Mental Health:
The Registered Nurse is assigned to the Mental Health Service Line and is accountable to the COS, the Chief of Mental Health, the Deputy Chief of Mental Health and the HCHV Supervisor. This RN is responsible for delivering patient care within the Homeless Program utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care. The RN demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Work Schedule:
Full Time, 40 hours per week, shift work, weekends, days, evenings, nights and holidays. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
BLS certification required. Basic EKG interpretation class/experience. ACLS within a year. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/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 Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over; heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; straight pulling (4 hours); pushing (4 hours); use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing 8-12 hours; repeated bending 8 hours; both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aide permitted).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The ICU RN provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the critically ill patient requiring stabilization and/or resuscitation for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, including diagnosed or undiagnosed problems of varying complexity. Community Living Center (CLC):
The CLC RN provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the chronically ill patient and/or veterans with skilled needs requiring stabilization for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, including diagnosed or undiagnosed problems of varying complexity. Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg):
The Med/Surg RN provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the patient prior to admission for scheduled inpatient and outpatient surgical or invasive procedures. This includes the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of the patient and the delivery of total care to a full range of medical/surgical patients. Ambulatory Care:
Registered Nurse (RN) for Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). This position is integral to veteran care in the PACT model for the Ambulatory Care Service. The RN Care Manager uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Teamlet (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate and Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven care plan for life. Community Care:
The RN functions directly to support the activities of the local Office of Community Care (LOCC). The RN is responsible for the planning, integrating, implementing, modifying and evaluating the effectiveness of the Veteran's care. The LOCC foundational elements will serve to support delivery of high quality, timely care to the Veteran receiving services in the community. The RN is the lead of the integrated care team established by the VA Community Care Operating Model. He/she is responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise on community care processes and regulations. Acute Care MHU:
The Inpatient Mental Health Registered Nurse provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the mental health patient. This includes theassessment, planning, evaluation and documentation of psychiatric interventions. Surgical:
The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN, also known as peri-anesthesia nurses or recovery room nurses, who care for patients who are waking up from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor post-operation vital signs, levels of consciousness, and assure patients safely wake from anesthesia. These Registered Nurses provide intensive observation and treatment of patients who have undergone anesthesia. Physical Med & Rehabilitation:
The RN Care Manager uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Teamlet (Patient, Primary Care Provider, RN Care Manager, Clinical Associate and Clerical Associate) and expanded Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven care plan for life. Geriatrics:
The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Operations Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse who works under the Geriatrics & Extended Care Service. This includes planning, staffing, data collection and coordination of care at all HBPC sites (currently Reno & Fallon, NV and Auburn & Susanville, CA). Assures care meets all regulatory requirements. Medical Service:
Special Procedures RN provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of patients pre, intra, and post procedure in cardiac catheterization lab, bronchoscopy, Endoscopy and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion procedures. Mental Health:
The Registered Nurse is assigned to the Mental Health Service Line and is accountable to the COS, the Chief of Mental Health, the Deputy Chief of Mental Health and the HCHV Supervisor. This RN is responsible for delivering patient care within the Homeless Program utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care. The RN demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Work Schedule:
Full Time, 40 hours per week, shift work, weekends, days, evenings, nights and holidays. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
BLS certification required. Basic EKG interpretation class/experience. ACLS within a year. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/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 Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over; heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; straight pulling (4 hours); pushing (4 hours); use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing 8-12 hours; repeated bending 8 hours; both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aide permitted).
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$64,532 to $122,382 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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