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Registered Nurse - Community Living Center
Direct Jobs, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
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
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/12862804
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 and no 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This clinical position includes a level of physicality normally associated with inpatient care – including bending – grasping – kneeling – performing moderation lifting – carrying tasks of up to 35 pounds per the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) guidelines and using an appropriate mechanical lift
Candidate must possess the ability to pivot their waist and neck – push and pull items not greater than 35 pounds and reach within a five‑foot distance or above shoulder height
The position requires sitting – squatting – standing – walking and twisting – alongside wrist flexion and extension
Employees are expected to employ proper body mechanics during lifting
Requires adequate vision to accurately perform the assigned duties – distinguish basic colors and assess patients and the environment safely
The position requires the ability to hear at a level to perform the assigned duties – and the use of hearing aids permitted
This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care – and potentially long periods of walking – standing – sitting – moderate lifting – repeated bending – or kneeling
Examples may include but are not limited to: – Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients – Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols. Position specific duties/expectations are detailed in the associated competency and should be performed once the competency has been validated
This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.
Duties
Preferred Experience: At least 2 years of experience in long‑term care (LTC) – competence in admission – discharge – transfer processes – and the ability to function in a charge nurse capacity
Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
Assesses – plans – implements – and evaluates care based on age‑specific components
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education – self‑management – and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience – and creative approaches to the management of complex client care
The Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience – and creative approaches to the management of complex resident care
Collaborates in the development – implementation – evaluation – and revision of policies – procedures – and/or guidelines
Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of residents
Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement
Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe – quality nursing care
Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals
Evaluates outcomes of evidence‑based decisions and practice changes for individuals – groups – and populations
Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level
The CLC RN collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary – regular salary increases – potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave – 13 days of sick leave – 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm rotating – including weekends & holidays
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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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
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/12862804
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 and no 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This clinical position includes a level of physicality normally associated with inpatient care – including bending – grasping – kneeling – performing moderation lifting – carrying tasks of up to 35 pounds per the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) guidelines and using an appropriate mechanical lift
Candidate must possess the ability to pivot their waist and neck – push and pull items not greater than 35 pounds and reach within a five‑foot distance or above shoulder height
The position requires sitting – squatting – standing – walking and twisting – alongside wrist flexion and extension
Employees are expected to employ proper body mechanics during lifting
Requires adequate vision to accurately perform the assigned duties – distinguish basic colors and assess patients and the environment safely
The position requires the ability to hear at a level to perform the assigned duties – and the use of hearing aids permitted
This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care – and potentially long periods of walking – standing – sitting – moderate lifting – repeated bending – or kneeling
Examples may include but are not limited to: – Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients – Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols. Position specific duties/expectations are detailed in the associated competency and should be performed once the competency has been validated
This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.
Duties
Preferred Experience: At least 2 years of experience in long‑term care (LTC) – competence in admission – discharge – transfer processes – and the ability to function in a charge nurse capacity
Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
Assesses – plans – implements – and evaluates care based on age‑specific components
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education – self‑management – and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience – and creative approaches to the management of complex client care
The Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience – and creative approaches to the management of complex resident care
Collaborates in the development – implementation – evaluation – and revision of policies – procedures – and/or guidelines
Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of residents
Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement
Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe – quality nursing care
Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals
Evaluates outcomes of evidence‑based decisions and practice changes for individuals – groups – and populations
Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level
The CLC RN collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary – regular salary increases – potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave – 13 days of sick leave – 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm rotating – including weekends & holidays
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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